... sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, and according to several sources, he has torn both his ACL and MCL ligaments.

Welker's absence will hurt the Patriots fluidity on offense, although rookie receiver Julian Edelman displayed the ability to step up with 10 catches for 103 yards in Week 17.

Look for Welker to have a difficult time making it back in time for the start of the 2010 season, which should force...

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