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Each NFL team’s top breakout player in 2020

By Russell S. Baxter

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 15: Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots follows the play during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 15: Chase Winovich #50 of the New England Patriots follows the play during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 20: Uchenna Nwosu #42 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the quarterback and hits his arm during a pass by Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 20: Uchenna Nwosu #42 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the quarterback and hits his arm during a pass by Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers: OLB Uchenna Nwosu

General manager Tom Telesco added some pieces to the team’s defense in free agency in Linval Joseph, Nick Vigil and former Broncos’ cornerback Chris Harris. The Bolts also used a first-round pick this year on inside linebacker Kenneth Murray. Meanwhile, it’s time for 2018 second-round selection Uchenna Nwosu to earn a starting job.

Los Angeles Rams: OLB Samson Ebukam

Sean McVay’s club will miss outside linebacker Cory Littleton – who left in free agency for the Raiders. So can three-year pro Samson Ebukam fill the void? He finished 2019 with 47 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four passes defensed and a pair of fumble recoveries. It will be interesting to see how he performs under new coordinator Brandon Staley.

Miami Dolphins: ILB Elandon Roberts

Second-year sideline leader Brian Flores looked north to his former employer in Foxborough and added center Ted Karras and linebackers Kyle Van Noy and Elandon Roberts in free agency. The latter proved to be a productive player with the Patriots when given the opportunity and the Miami Dolphins’ run defense is in dire need of help.

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