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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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 29: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against David Mayo #55 of the New York Giants during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 29: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against David Mayo #55 of the New York Giants during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

New York Giants: LB David Mayo

He was a key reserve for many years with the Panthers and after signing with the 49ers last offseason, was released and joined Big Blue. He made a career-best 13 starts and finished tied for second on the team with 80 tackles, along with two sacks. The Giants’ defense has struggled in recent years but David Mayo is a bright spot.

New York Jets: QB Sam Darnold

Two seasons into his NFL career and it’s hard to tell exactly what the New York Jets have in the third overall pick from 2018. Sam Darnold missed three games in each of his first two seasons for various reasons and there have been almost as many turnovers (33) as TD passes (36). But his strong finish in 2019 is something to build on.

Philadelphia Eagles: OLB Nathan Gerry

The Eagles made a big move this offseason and added three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay in a trade with the Lions. And if three-year pro Nathan Gerry picks up where he left off in 2019, things will continue to look up. In his first season as a primary starter, there were 72 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and five passes defensed.

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