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Patriots need Ras-I Dowling to be healthy

FOXBOROUGH - With the conclusion of the mandatory minicamp Thursday, the Patriots have closed up shop for the offseason.

When they return to the field the final week of July for training camp, preparations will ramp up for a season with expectations of a fourth Super Bowl title.

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