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Barkley, Newton back as Giants, Pats wrap up joint practices

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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Running back Saquon Barkley participated in 7-on-7 drills for the first time this preseason during the final day of joint practices between the Giants and Patriots. It was the latest step in his nine-plus months of rehabilitation from surgery after he suffered a torn ligament in his right knee. Patriots quarterback Cam Newton also returned for the first time since what coach Bill Belichick called a “misunderstanding” of NFL COVID-19 protocols last week. It was one of Newton’s last chances to solidify his status as the starter, though Belichick says he has no timetable to make that decision. 

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