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WEEI radio in Boston reported Brissett, a third-round pick
making his first career start because of Jimmy Garoppolo's
shoulder injury, would require surgery.
The timetable for his return makes it possible the Patriots
would place Brissett, awarded Thursday's game ball by head coach
Bill Belichick, on injured reserve.
Brissett had already come on in relief of Garoppolo, who was
playing because starting quarterback Tom Brady is serving a
four-game suspension over the Deflategate controversy and is
eligible to return in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
The status of Garoppolo, who was inactive in Week 3 after
winning his first two NFL starts, will determine the course of
action the Patriots (3-0) take for Week 4 against the Buffalo
Bills.
Brissett was the only active quarterback on the roster Thursday.
Wide receiver Julian Edelman, a quarterback in college at Kent
State, was prepped to fill in if Brissett went down.
But taking the same course with Garoppolo at less than 100
percent - he reportedly suffered a sprained AC joint in his
throwing shoulder - could be an even bolder decision.
New England reportedly worked out former Texans quarterback T.J.
Yates and former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Sean Renfree last
week.
(Editing by Larry Fine)
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