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The New England Patriots are preparing for their Week 13 battle with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, but before they practice on Friday, they've already ruled out one player from playing - offensive lineman Cole Strange.
The 26-year-old has spent the first 12 weeks of the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing his patellar tendon late last season. He's been practicing with the team, but he still has a ways to go.
His 21-day window opened on Nov. 20, so New England will have until Dec.