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Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower progressing with shoulder rehab

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LOWELL, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower said he's ahead of schedule with the rehab on his surgically repaired shoulder and wants to be ready for the season opener Sept.