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Found October 24, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Bill Belichick,  Jerod Mayo,  Khalif Barnes
TEAMS: New England Patriots,  Oakland Raiders
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Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo might be ready to play Sunday against the Steelers, and head coach Bill Belichick said the three-time captain is "making progress" in his recovery from a left knee injury. Mayo appeared to hurt his knee in Week 4 against the Raiders as he worked across the goal line and got his leg caught underneath offensive lineman Khalif Barnes, who fell through the line after trying to make a block. Mayo was on the field for three more plays, including one of the following defensive series, before hitting the ground in pain despite no direct contact to...
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