The Facts:
Gates tested his surgically repaired left big toe Monday at training camp and said it's about 65 to 70 percent healed. While rookies and select veterans opened camp, Gates went through a 45-minute workout on a side field. He tested the toe by running and cutting. "Obviously, it's a process," Gates said. "I'm a lot better than I felt a month ago. I can say that. I have no determinant on when and how fast I'll be coming back. But right now, I feel good. It's a little sore, but it's tolerable."
Reported by ESPN.com
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Gates was hurt in a wild-card playoff win against Tennessee. He underwent surgery in late-February to repair what he said was a tear in the plantar plate. Gates said it was too early to know whether he'll be ready for the season opener against the Panthers on Sept. 7. ... Stay tuned. We'll continue to follow Gates' progress closely in coming weeks.
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