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A person familiar with the situation says New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower has decided to opt out of the 2020 season.
Hightower's decision was made out of concern for the health of his fiancee and child, who was born earlier this month, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Patriots have not announced the decision.
ESPN was the first to report the move.
Two other people told the AP that starting right tackle Marcus Cannon and fullback Danny Vitale have also chosen to sit out the season, citing health concerns.