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Report: Former Bulldog Malcom Mitchell placed on injured reserve

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 12: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 12: Malcolm Mitchell #19 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
By Maghen Moore
Sept 7, 2017

NFL.com insider Ian Rapoport tweeted Thursday that Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell, a former Georgia Bulldog, is being placed on injured reserve.

Mitchell was previously reported Wednesday as questionable for Thursday night's season opener against the Chiefs.

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