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NFL injuries: Patriots' LeGarrette Blount missed another practice with illness


Thursday's look at injuries around the NFL heading into the divisional round of the playoffs:

Dallas Cowboys: CB Morris Claiborne (groin), who hasn't played since October, practiced fully. But LT Tyron Smith (knee) and DE DeMarcus Lawrence (back) are still limited.

Green Bay Packers: WR Jordy Nelson will continue his recovery from broken ribs and did not practice. OLB Julius Peppers was a full participant after resting Wednesday. RB James Starks continues to be sidelined with a concussion suffered in a car accident.

New England Patriots: RB LeGarrette Blount missed practice for a second consecutive day with an illness. He led the NFL with 18 rushing TDs in 2016.

Pittsburgh Steelers: After taking Wednesday off, QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot) returned to the practice field. However TE Ladarius Green continues to be cope with a concussion.

Seattle Seahawks: RB C.J. Prosise will be a game-time decision Saturday as he tries to return from an injury to his shoulder blade. 

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