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If Julian Edelman recovers as quickly as Dez Bryant did, he could be ready for playoffs

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After he slammed his helmet to the turf in frustration and spent considerable time on the Patriots' bench with trainers, Julian Edelman walked from the sideline to the locker room Sunday, and did so without a noticeable limp.

Hours later, though, Edelman found himself in a boot and on crutches with a reported Jones fracture. He will undergo surgery Monday, according to multiple reports.

This is the same injury that Dez Bryant suffered earlier in the season. Here was Bryant's timeline:

Sept. 14—Dez Bryant has surgery

Oct. 15—Bryant returns for on-field conditioning

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