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Patriots release inactives: Light, Warren, Springs are out; Koppen and Edelman are in

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The Patriots just released their list of inactives, and as always, there were some surprises as the team gears up to play the Colts. We can thank our friend Twitter for this one. Here are the list of those who are inactive: RB Sammy Morris, RB Fred Taylor, LT Matt Light, DE Jarvis...
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Edelman taking notes from Welker

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FOXBOROUGH -- Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman made his NFL debut against the Jets in Week 2, filling in for Wes Welker, who had a knee injury at the time. Edelman caught eight passes for 98 yards in the 16-9...
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Nine missing from Patriots practice, TE Chris Baker non-contact

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It was an improvement over yesterday… by one. The Patriots had nine players missing from practice as they gear up to play the Colts. Randy Moss, who spent yesterday resting for non-football reasons, returned. And tight end Chris Baker worked out in a red, non-contact jersey...
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Drew Brees shares first memory of Welker

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METAIRIE, La. -- Saints quarterback Drew Brees crossed paths with Wes Welker in 2004. Brees was with the San Diego Chargers and Welker was an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech. "Wes was awesome," Brees said. "... He was...
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Patriots, Colts Pregame injury information: Edelman and Koppen work out for trainers

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Some quick injury related news to keep you held over until game time. According to ESPN Boston’s Mike Reiss' twitter, Dan Koppen worked out on the field with the training staff and appears to be a game time decision. Same goes for ...
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It was in Faulk's hands

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Kevin Faulk hasn't fumbled the ball all season. And coming into last night's game with the Colts, the entire Patriots team had only fumbled the ball twice all year. But Faulk's bobble, at least perceived by the officials,...
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Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather named AFC defensive player of the week

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On the heels of his two-interception performance against the Buccaneers, Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather has been named AFC defensive player of the week. It is Meriweather’s first such honor. The Patriots, though, have earned this award twice this season, with Tom Brady getting...
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Back in the saddle...errhh...Duck Boat again

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No, I haven't gone to the darkside.  I'm still your old, loveable MPF (emphasis on old).  I had a fun lead up to this most heralded game, but I'm still looking to head into the Lube and end Indy's undefeated streak in style.  Looking at the injury...
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LeVoir takes high road

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Mark LeVoir responds to Jets cornerback Donald Strickland by not responding at all.
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Patriots RB Sammy Morris likely back in two weeks

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Just a quick update from the middle of my notebook that’s running tomorrow. It might help clarify the running back situation. Patriots running back Sammy Morris could be back in two weeks, the Herald has learned. The veteran suffered a torn MCL on his first carry against the...
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TE Ben Watson opens up: “I’m not going to let critics consume me” … and links!

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A few days ago, ESPN’s service Scouts, Inc. ranked the top 10 tight ends in the NFL… and Patriots Benjamin Watson wasn’t on the list. Not honorable mention, either. It was a curious omission for the former first-round pick, who may not have the stats of Tony Gonzalez...
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While rumors of contract movement were “bullcrap,” Wilfork continues to do his job… and links!

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The fact that Vince Wilfork doesn’t yet have a contract extension is well-documented. So is the fact that the suddenly versatile nose tackle is playing the best football of his career. There was talk that the Patriots and Wilfork’s agent, Kennard Mcguire, were making contract...
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Matthew Slater now officially an offensive player

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While Matthew Slater has been listed as a wide receiver in your programs, he has worked out all year with the defense, primarily as a safety. Today, as well as in London, Ian Rapoport, who was on hand for practice on the stadium field, reports that Slater switched hats, and was utilized...
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Patriots player rep Adalius Thomas shoots down alleged strike talk in Yahoo! Sports report

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Interesting piece by Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, who quotes Patriots linebacker and NFL Players Association representiave Adalius Thomas strongly denying there has been any discussion of a strike by the players, with an eye toward the playoffs. ”To be blunt, it’s a flat...
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Wouldn’t Laurence Maroney love to be in the Wildcat? Well…

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This week has been filled with crazy talk about the crazy Wildcat. I know, I’m as guilty as anyone else. When the Dolphins come to town, that’s what happened. But it does beg the question: Would Patriots RB Laurence Maroney like to do some of that, too? “Not really...
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WR Brandon Tate and OL Mark LeVoir activated for Wembley tilt

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The Patriots filled the vacant roster spots left by wide receiver Joey Galloway and tight end Michael Matthews today by activating wide receiver Brandon Tate (non-injury list) and offensive lineman Mark LeVoir (physically unable to perform list), a league source has confirmed. Both...
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Pats-Colts: Game inactives

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The Patriots have announced their game inactives and there are a few surprises on the list: Sammy Morris Fred Taylor Matt Light Jarvis Green Eric Alexander Rich Ohrnberger Shawn Springs Ty Warren * What's surprising, especially right now, is that...
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Jets/Patriots Injury Updates & Notes

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image via cdn.bleacherreport.com(Injury report is subject to change. There will be many game-time decisions on Sunday) Jets: Probable : DE Shaun Ellis [Knee]-- Fully practiced on Friday, expected to play.LB  Bryan Thomas [Toe]WR Brad Smith, [Quadricep...
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Practice/Injury Report

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FOXBOROUGH-- A number of players were held out of practice today. WR Sam Aiken (hip), LB Tully Banta-Cain (groin), DE Jarvis Green (knee), LB Gary Guyton (illness), WR Randy Moss (not injury related), G Stephen Neal (head), LB Rob Ninkovich...
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Week 11: Wednesday practice report

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A lengthy list for the Pats... Did not participate WR Sam Aiken - hip LB Tully Banta-Cain - groin DE Jarvis Green - knee LB Gary Guyton - illness WR Randy Moss - not injury related G Stephen Neal -...
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Edelman, Light and others return to practice

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FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots are practicing inside the Dana-Farber Field House today and there were a few players back at the media-portion of practice. WR Julian Edelman, OT Matt Light, RB Sammy Morris, LB Eric Alexander and C Dan Koppen...
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Keys to beating the Patriots on Sunday

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by Darron Cummings - AP View full size photo » I can't believe I'm writing this, but I'm pretty sure Caldwell isn't scouring the internet, looking for a Patriots blogger with the keys to the kingdom. ...
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Former Bucs teammates shocked “immortal” Joey Galloway was cut by the Patriots…

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You were probably not surprised when the Patriots cut receiver Joey Galloway earlier this week. It had not been a good situation for the veteran. Yet Galloway’s former teammates with the Bucs (left) reacted far differently. “Joey’s kind of immortal, he never slows down...
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Mark LeVoir says hello again: “Happy to be back out there.”

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Much has been made of the debut of rookie speedster Brandon Tate, but he wasn’t the only guy to come off the reserve list and make an impact. Tackle Mark LeVoir, the former Notre Dame stalwart who has been nursing a shoulder injury, rose from the PUP list to the active roster...
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Pats QB Tom Brady on the Colts game: We’ll both be “the walking wounded out there” … and other stuff!

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady just concluded his weekly interview on WEEI Radio, and as usual, the Patriots quarterback hit on several pertinent topics. He dissected the 27-17 win over the Dolphins, turned a spotlight on this week’s showdown with the Colts, and did a little...
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