The Patriots' inactive list for today's game in Miami contains no real surprises, not since Malcolm Mitchell was ruled out yesterday. One interesting note: Dont'a Hightower (knee) will be in uniform after sitting out last week.
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The fact that Hightower is in uniform would seem to be an indicator that the Patriots are ready to let things rip with their stars on Sunday. But given the depth the Patriots have at certain positions -- like at linebacker, where Kyle Van Noy and Shea McClellin have been entrusted with larger roles lately -- it's possible that they find a way to rest certain key pieces.
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WR Danny Amendola
QB Jacoby Brissett
RB D.J. Foster
CB Cyrus Jones
WR Malcolm Mitchell
S Jordan Richards
T LaAdrian Waddle