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Patriots Lose Another Receiver For Some Time
Just hours before the season opener, it was reported the Patriots are putting another receiver on injured reserve.

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The Patriots have lost another receiver, but contrary to initial reports, he'll be able to return midway through the season. Malcolm Mitchell, a second-year receiver coming off a promising rookie season, is reportedly headed to injured reserve with a knee injury. He'll be eligible to return after eight weeks.
The reports came out just hours before New England opens up another season with championship aspirations.
The Patriots lost Julian Edelman for the season to a torn ACL after the third week of the preseason.
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