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Ross Tucker, a former offensive lineman who played for five teams in a seven-year NFL career, reiterated Thursday that he believes that New England used players on the injured reserve list in practices, which violates league rules.

Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh, in a meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last week, said that a Patriots player on injured reserve practiced when he wasn't allowed to in 2001.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Thursday, "The Walsh allegation is still under review."

"Basically, the Patriots would put a player on IR, knowing it meant he couldn't play in a game or practice with the team for the remainder of the season. By skirting the rules and practicing him anyway, it allowed them to develop his skills during the year. A side benefit is that they were also able to give some of the older players less repetitions and, therefore, additional rest."

Bleeding Green wrote:It's pretty huge. Look at this star-studded IR list. Jabari Holloway wouldn't be half the player he is now if he didn't get those 30 practice reps back in 2001.

http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=2001injuries

Injurygate could in all likelihood result in multiple fines and the loss of at least the next 3 first round picks for the Cheatriots. Assuming we live in a just world, of course.