Report: Pats lineman Mankins has sprained MCL

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New England Patriots starting left guard Logan Mankins has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, the Boston Herald reported.

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Mankins will not need surgery, according to the report, and is hoping to return for the playoffs.

The injury occurred on the second series of Saturday's win over the Dolphins, knocking Mankins from the game. On a run by Danny Woodhead, Dolphins defensive lineman Jared Odrick fell on Mankins' leg. Mankins stayed in the game for the next play before coming off the field on fourth down.

Mankins was examined by team trainers and doctors on the bench and a wrap applied by trainers to the knee. He tested it, but he was unable to return.

Information from ESPNBoston.com's Mike Rodak was used in this report.

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