New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib appears to have dodged a bullet. According to Nick Underhill, Talib does not have any structural damage in his knee from the hit he took in the AFC Championship Game.
Aqib Talib injury: Patriots CB has no structural damage in knee
Aqib Talib was knocked out of the AFC title game on a controversial play, but he escaped with no structural damage in his knee.
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Talib signed a one-year deal with the Patriots after being traded by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He enjoyed a breakout season, emerging as one of the top cornerbacks in the league. The knee injury doesn't sound too serious, meaning that he should be healthy in plenty of time for the offseason program. If the Patriots fail to re-sign him, he will be one of the most sought-after candidates in free agency.
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