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Patriots first-round pick Sony Michel expected to play Week 1?

Sony Michel

The New England Patriots already lost one of their top-two draft picks for the season when offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn suffered a torn Achilles in a preseason game, but fortunately their other first-rounder appears to be trending in the right direction.

Rookie running back Sony Michel returned to practice on Monday. The former Georgia star missed several weeks after undergoing a clean-up procedure in his knee, and Patriots running back coach Ivan Fears hinted Tuesday that he will be ready to play in Week 1.

Michel has been expected to have a big role in New England’s offense given that Belichick never drafts running backs in the first round and Dion Lewis left in free agency. However, there’s no need to rush him back with the Patriots already expected to lean on another versatile running back to begin the year. The Pats always make it a point to have plenty of running back depth, and that should allow them to play it safe with their first-round pick.

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