November 3, 2009 Patriots' DE Wright may get larger role

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Patriots defensive end Mike Wright could get more playing time after Jarvis Green reportedly underwent knee surgery that is expected to sideline him for at least one game.

Wright leads New England with four sacks. His role in his fifth season with the team increased when Richard Seymour was traded to Oakland before the opener. Green walked through the locker room Tuesday without a visible limp and declined to talk with reporters.

Green reportedly had surgery during the Patriots bye week after starting all seven games this season, according to Comcast SportsNet. The Patriots made no announcement and his agent, Albert Elias, did not return a call seeking comment.

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