Mankins To Play Against Browns

FOXBORO (AP) -- The New England Patriots have activated offensive lineman Logan Mankins for their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Mankins reported to the team this week after holding out for the first seven games of the season in search of a better contract. He was activated for the 53-man roster Saturday.

To make room for Mankins, cornerback Terrence Wheatley was release. Also, linebacker Tyrone McKenzie was released from the practice squad on Saturday.

Mankins was selected to the Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro pick in 2007 and 2009.

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