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Four Patriots starters ruled out for season finale vs. Dolphins
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The Patriots are going to be without some key pieces for Sunday’s season finale against the Dolphins.
Harold Landry (knee), Jared Wilson (concussion), Khyiris Tonga (foot) and Robert Spillane (ankle) have all been ruled out, according to coach Mike Vrabel. They did get a bit of good news with that group though, as Spillane returned to practice on Friday for the first time in almost a month.
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“I think when you go through an injury and you’re away from the team, guys that care a lot about the team want to be out there,” Vrabel said. “He felt good enough to get out there and do a little bit of work in a limited fashion. So I think that was positive. Excited that he’s feeling better.”
The linebacker was excited about a potential playoff return in a Friday morning interview on WEEI.
“I’m fired up,” Spillane said. “Every day I come in here looking to get better, looking to get back on the field, preparing. I think we’re progressing in the right direction. I really can’t wait to get back out there and be a help to these guys... I pour so much into this craft and playing this game. I’m itching to get back out there.”
Fullback Jack Westover (ankle) returned to practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable.
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As for his big names on injured reserve, Vrabel was non-committal about whether Will Campbell (knee) and Milton Williams (ankle) will be activated this weekend, but believed things were trending the right way.
“We’ll see how they respond from today’s work,” Vrabel said. “Try to get them a full week of work in. But I think it looks good. Both of them were able to work the whole week and we’ll see where we’re at tomorrow.”
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