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2026 first-round pick Makai Lemon was also considered to be in the mix to return punts but it looks like that won't be the case for Week 1.
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First-round pick Lemon won't return punts in Week 1; Covey gets the role instead.

The 2026 first-round pick Makai Lemon was considered to be in the mix to return punts but will not handle that role in Week 1, with Britain Covey instead serving as the primary punt returner.

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