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Source: Shayne Graham to join Patriots

Updated: November 9, 2010, 3:56 PM ET
By Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com

FOXBOROUGH, Mass -- With New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski sidelined after his leg tightened in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Patriots have summoned free-agent Shayne Graham to town as his replacement, according to an NFL source.

Barring an unexpected change, Graham will sign with the team and be the kicker for Sunday's game against the Steelers, and perhaps beyond, depending on Gostkowski's recovery.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick gave ...

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