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New York Jets wide receiver Josh Malone (83) before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Jets wide receiver Josh Malone (83) before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Josh Malone (83) on a kickoff in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Josh Malone (83) on a kickoff in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020.
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Cincinnati Bengals receiver Josh Malone (80) runs after a reception against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 18, 2018.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Josh Malone (80) runs after a reception against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 18, 2018.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) runs the ball against Cleveland Browns free safety Jabrill Peppers (22) on Nov. 26, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) runs the ball against Cleveland Browns free safety Jabrill Peppers (22) on Nov. 26, 2017.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) winces in pain after taking a hit against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 26, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) winces in pain after taking a hit against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 26, 2017.
Frank Victores, AP
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) greets fans following a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 12, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) greets fans following a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Nov. 12, 2017.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) makes a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) on Nov. 5, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) makes a reception in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) on Nov. 5, 2017.
Stephen B. Morton, AP
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) falls into the end zone for a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) on Oct. 29, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) falls into the end zone for a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis (21) on Oct. 29, 2017.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) makes a catch from quarterback Andy Dalton (14) as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines (23) on Aug. 19, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) makes a catch from quarterback Andy Dalton (14) as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Phillip Gaines (23) on Aug. 19, 2017.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (right) scores a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers  cornerback Robert McClain on Aug. 11, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (right) scores a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Robert McClain on Aug. 11, 2017.
David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) celebrates with tight end Mason Schreck after catching a touchdown pass  against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,  Aug. 11, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone (80) celebrates with tight end Mason Schreck after catching a touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Aug. 11, 2017.
Gary Landers, AP
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Josh Malone practices during mandatory minicamp, Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Josh Malone practices during mandatory minicamp, Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
John Minchillo, AP
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Indianapolis.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Indianapolis.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2017.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2017.
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Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone gets measured during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2017.
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone gets measured during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2017.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) makes 59-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) makes 59-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
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Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores in the fourth quarter of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Tennessee won 38-24.
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores in the fourth quarter of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Tennessee won 38-24.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Chris Jones (8) stops Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3)  during the first half of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Chris Jones (8) stops Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) during the first half of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) stretches to get the ball across the goal line for a score in the first half in the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) stretches to get the ball across the goal line for a score in the first half in the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Missouri defensive back Aarion Penton tries to tackle Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) on Nov. 19, 2016.
Missouri defensive back Aarion Penton tries to tackle Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) on Nov. 19, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a pass with Kentucky safety Darius West (25) defending during the second half at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a pass with Kentucky safety Darius West (25) defending during the second half at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone makes a touchdown catch in front of Tennessee Tech safety Ricky Ballard during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone makes a touchdown catch in front of Tennessee Tech safety Ricky Ballard during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone gets taken down by South Carolina defensive back Jordan Diggs during the first half of the game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday in Columbia, S.C., on Oct. 29, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone gets taken down by South Carolina defensive back Jordan Diggs during the first half of the game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday in Columbia, S.C., on Oct. 29, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) jumps over Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the UT vs. Alabama game in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Alabama defeated UT 49-10.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) jumps over Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the UT vs. Alabama game in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Alabama defeated UT 49-10.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) leaves the field after the Vols lost 45-38 to Texas A&M in double overtime on Oct. 8, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) leaves the field after the Vols lost 45-38 to Texas A&M in double overtime on Oct. 8, 2016.
David J. Phillip, AP
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone, right, celebrates after a touchdown pass from quarterback Joshua Dobbs during the second half against Florida on Sept. 24.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone, right, celebrates after a touchdown pass from quarterback Joshua Dobbs during the second half against Florida on Sept. 24.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores a touchdown while defended by Ohio cornerback Randy Stiles (10) on Sept. 17, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores a touchdown while defended by Ohio cornerback Randy Stiles (10) on Sept. 17, 2016.
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Vols receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Virginia Tech defensive back Greg Stroman (3) during the first half on Sept. 10, 2016.
Vols receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Virginia Tech defensive back Greg Stroman (3) during the first half on Sept. 10, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates his touchdown reception against Appalachian State on Sept. 1, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates his touchdown reception against Appalachian State on Sept. 1, 2016.
Wade Payne, AP
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores  against Virginia Tech at the Battle At Bristol on Sept. 10, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) scores against Virginia Tech at the Battle At Bristol on Sept. 10, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone at practice on Monday, August 22, 2016.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone at practice on Monday, August 22, 2016.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone celebrates with teammates after catching a 75-yard touchdown pass during the Vols' 52-21 victory at Kentucky in 2015.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone celebrates with teammates after catching a 75-yard touchdown pass during the Vols' 52-21 victory at Kentucky in 2015.
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Josh Malone (3)  runs the ball against North Texas defensive back James Gray (21)  on Nov. 14, 2015.
Josh Malone (3) runs the ball against North Texas defensive back James Gray (21) on Nov. 14, 2015.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) takes a hit from Georgia safety Dominick Sanders (24) on Oct. 10, 2015.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) takes a hit from Georgia safety Dominick Sanders (24) on Oct. 10, 2015.
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Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) dives for Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) on Oct. 10, 2015.
Georgia linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) dives for Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) on Oct. 10, 2015.
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Josh Malone (3) celebrates during the first quarter against  Arkansas on Oct. 3, 2015.
Josh Malone (3) celebrates during the first quarter against Arkansas on Oct. 3, 2015.
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Tennessee coach Butch Jones talks with Josh Malone (3) during the second half against Florida  on Sept. 26, 2015.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones talks with Josh Malone (3) during the second half against Florida on Sept. 26, 2015.
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Josh Malone (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2015.
Josh Malone (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2015.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates his touchdown against Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2015.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates his touchdown against Oklahoma on Sept. 12, 2015.
Wade Payne, AP
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) runs for yardage as he's chased by Kentucky defensive end Alvin Dupree (2) on Nov. 15, 2014.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) runs for yardage as he's chased by Kentucky defensive end Alvin Dupree (2) on Nov. 15, 2014.
Wade Payne, AP
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a touchdown pass against Alabama in 2014.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) catches a touchdown pass against Alabama in 2014.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates his touchdown against Alabama on Oct. 25, 2014.
Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) celebrates his touchdown against Alabama on Oct. 25, 2014.
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Josh Malone (3) finds a place to run as the Tennessee plays Georgia on Sept. 27, 2014.
Josh Malone (3) finds a place to run as the Tennessee plays Georgia on Sept. 27, 2014.
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Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) runs with the ball as Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Julian Wilson (2) chases in 2014.
Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) runs with the ball as Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Julian Wilson (2) chases in 2014.
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Josh Malone (3) is tackled by Mississippi defensive back Trae Elston (7) on Oct. 18, 2014.
Josh Malone (3) is tackled by Mississippi defensive back Trae Elston (7) on Oct. 18, 2014.
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Arkansas State defensive back Andrew Tryon (21) is able to block a pass from reaching Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) on  Sept. 6, 2014.
Arkansas State defensive back Andrew Tryon (21) is able to block a pass from reaching Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) on Sept. 6, 2014.
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Vols receiver Josh Malone at preseason practice in 2014.
Vols receiver Josh Malone at preseason practice in 2014.
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Station Camp receiver Josh Malone poses for a photograph at his school in Gallatin, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, with his Mr. Football Award.
Station Camp receiver Josh Malone poses for a photograph at his school in Gallatin, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, with his Mr. Football Award.
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Station Camp's Josh Malone commits to Tennessee in 2013.
Station Camp's Josh Malone commits to Tennessee in 2013.
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Station Camp receiver Josh Malone, a major college propect, at the school Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 in Gallatin, TN.
Station Camp receiver Josh Malone, a major college propect, at the school Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 in Gallatin, TN.
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Station Camp's Josh Malone (3) catches a touchdown pass past Beech's Dillon Norton (28) during the first half in Gallatin, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013.
Station Camp's Josh Malone (3) catches a touchdown pass past Beech's Dillon Norton (28) during the first half in Gallatin, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013.
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Beech senior Jalen Hurd covers Station Camp senior Josh Malone (3) on Aug. 23, 2013.
Beech senior Jalen Hurd covers Station Camp senior Josh Malone (3) on Aug. 23, 2013.
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