Fitzpatrick sidelined for Sunday after testing positive for Covid-19 per reports

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Isaiah Ford, left, celebrates with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) (David Becker, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

DAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins will be without Ryan Fitzpatrick for the regular season finale at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Fitzpatrick tested positive for Covid-19.

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