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Rob Ninkovich injury likely led to Patriots' move to sign Dekoda Watson

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- One injury can have a significant trickle-down effect and spark a roster move.

That was the first thought that came to mind when learning that the New England Patriots are filling the open spot on their 53-man roster with veteran linebacker Dekoda Watson.

Rob Ninkovich, who came up hobbling during Sunday's loss to the New York Jets, has been playing on the punt coverage unit the past three weeks.