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Veteran running back Kevin Faulk will patiently wait for the Patriots' decision on whether to bring him back.
The 35-year-old might not want to hold his breath.
Faulk told ESPN Boston Saturday that he doesn't expect New England to make a decision soon regarding the unrestricted free agent. And with New England hosting three free agent running backs last week in Tim Hightower, Joseph Addai and Ryan Grant coupled with the fact that the Patriots drafted two tailbacks last year in Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley to join Danny Woodhead, chances are Faulk's days as a Patriot are over.
Faulk, who has played in just nine games over the last two seasons, recently expressed his desire to play for one more season but is expected to retire if New England doesn't retain his services.
The 13-year veteran has amassed more the 7,000 yards and 31 touchdowns in his career.
"If it doesn't come, it doesn't come. I'm content with it," Faulk told reporters Wednesday, according to ESPN Boston. "If a phone call doesn't come from the New England Patriots, are you ready for that? Yes, I am."
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