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The Miami Dolphins say coach Joe Philbin is absent from practice because of a family matter.

Philbin missed the workout Thursday as his team prepared for Sunday's game against San Diego. The Dolphins didn't say when their coach was expected to return.

The Dolphins are 4-3, and San Diego is 5-3.

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