Lauren Merola

Staff Editor, News & Live

Lauren Merola is a staff editor on the news/live team. Before joining The Athletic, she covered hockey and football as a staff writer for both the NHL and AthlonSports. Based in New York, Lauren is a double graduate of the University of Southern California.

Key takeaways as 49ers surge by Jets: Jordan Mason steals spotlight and spoils Aaron Rodgers' return

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