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New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis nears return

By The Sports Xchange
New England Patriots' Dion Lewis. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI
New England Patriots' Dion Lewis. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis returned to practice on Thursday, marking the first time he's done so since opening the regular season on the physically unable to perform list.

Lewis' return to practice begins a three-week clock that the Patriots have to activate the electric passing back to the 53-man roster.

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The 26-year-old Lewis is working his way back from tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on Nov. 8. He returned to practice in June, but a setback led to follow-up surgery on his knee.

Lewis had 36 receptions for 388 yards and two touchdowns in seven games last season before sustaining the injury. He also rushed for 234 yards and two scores.

James White has fared well this season in the pass-catching role out of the backfield, reeling in 27 receptions for 244 yards and three touchdowns.

White also has 92 yards rushing for the Patriots (6-1), who look to avenge their lone loss on Sunday (1 p.m., ET) when they visit the Buffalo Bills (4-3) before heading into their bye week.

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