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FOXBORO, Mass. -- It appears the New England Patriots made their first transaction of the week.

There was a new defensive lineman on the Patriots' practice field Friday, wearing No. 72. It appears Joe Vellano is back with the team and signed to the practice squad.

Linebacker Eric Martin, who's still listed on the Patriots' practice squad on the current roster, was absent for practice.

Patriots offensive lineman Ryan Wendell also wasn't spotted at practice. He was limited last Wednesday and Thursday with an illness and has been absent since last Friday, missing four total practices.

Wendell is almost certain not to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookies David Andrews, Shaq Mason and Tre' Jackson, and veteran Josh Kline likely will play in Wendell's place on the interior offensive line.

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