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The New England Patriots officially will be without their starting center Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Stork suffered a concussion this summer and missed practice Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Safety Tavon Wilson (quad), running back Travaris Cadet (hamstring) and defensive end Trey Flowers (knee) are questionable to play. Wilson was limited in practice all week, while Cadet and Flowers were full participants.

With Stork out, expect Ryan Wendell, Josh Kline or David Andrews to start at center. Wendell, a 2015 captain, is the best option to replace Stork.

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