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Patterson

Patterson still must get the green light from the Eagles medical staff, so it’s not set in stone. Patterson had a tangle of blood vessels removed from his brain after the season, and said the procedure “went great.”

Neither player will participate in the Eagles’ mandatory June minicamp, however. Coach Andy Reid also revealed Monday that LB Moise Fokou (ankle surgery) and C Jason Kelce (Lisfranc sprain) will be “good to go” for next month’s minicamp.

Patterson recently had the arteriovenous malformation (tangle of blood vessels) that caused his August seizure removed. His recovery could take anywhere from 1-6 months, but he is expected to be ready for camp. Patterson will make $2.1 million in 2012 after tallying 35 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 15 games this season.

The brain AVM -- a tangle of blood vessels -- was found when Patterson had a training-camp seizure. He still played the entire season, racking up 35 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in 15 starts. “Usually they say once one seizure happens another one can occur, so I feel real blessed,” Patterson said. The recovery can span anywhere from one to six months.

Patterson underwent January surgery to repair an anteriovenous malformation (AVM). He knows DL coach Jim Washburn’s scheme already, so Patterson’s absence isn’t a concern. Rookie Fletcher Cox should benefit from more reps.

Patterson will report to Lehigh on Wednesday and undergo a physical before a decision on his status is made. He’s penciled in as a starter in the base defense, but the Eagles figure to play it safe considering the serious nature of his ailment. They’re also plenty deep at defensive tackle with Cullen Jenkins, first-rounder Fletcher Cox, Derek Landri and Antonio Dixon.

Technically, Patterson will be eligible to return in Week 8, but he’s likely to simply be shifted to injured reserve. The Eagles have insisted Patterson’s anteriovenous malformation (AVM) isn’t career-threatening, but it will be a troubling sign for his NFL future if he can’t get on the field this season.

Patterson underwent January surgery to repair an anteriovenous malformation (AVM) and was given a six-month timetable for a return. He’s clearly not back to full health, however, and doesn’t figure to contribute this season. The Eagles have said the injury is not career-threatening, but, considering the delicate nature of his situation, only time will tell.

Patterson has been placed on the non-football injury list, with “no timetable for return.” Eagles doctors decided to shut down Patterson because he’s simply not ready to practice or play in games. Per Burkholder, the Eagles believed Patterson would be healed from his brain AVM surgery after six months of rehab, “but he’s not” and “it could be a couple (more) months.” While the Eagles are saying for now that Patterson’s injury is not career threatening, slower-than-anticipated recovery from brain surgery is an obvious long-term concern.

“It felt great,” Patterson said. “Was a change of pace, too. Don’t have to watch practice through the window anymore.” The Eagles have a three-week window to activate Patterson from the NFI list. According to CSN Philly, Patterson is “no lock” to play this year and “still a long way from being activated.”