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FOXBORO, Mass. -- It appears the rib injury Dont'a Hightower suffered in Week 5 isn't overly serious.

The New England Patriots starting linebacker was limited in practice Wednesday. He hurt his ribs in the first quarter of the Patriots' 30-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Offensive lineman Ryan Wendell (illness) was removed from this week's practice report, which could be a good sign for his availability Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

Check out the rest of the Patriots' injury report:

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Nate Solder (biceps)

LIMITED PARTICIPANT
Dont'a Hightower (ribs)
Tarell Brown (foot)
Trey Flowers (knee/shoulder)

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