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Bills WR Watkins resumes running after foot surgery

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July 08, 2016 at 2:00 pm.

Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) runs the ball after a catch while being defended by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Jets 22 to 17.  Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 3, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) runs the ball after a catch while being defended by New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills beat the Jets 22 to 17. Photo Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins is ready to hit the ground running – literally.

Watkins posted a video of himself on Instagram doing precisely that with the words “back on top soon.”

The 23-year-old’s availability for training camp was originally in question after he underwent offseason surgery in April to repair a broken bone in his left foot.

Watkins reeled in 60 receptions to go along with career highs in both yards (1,047) and touchdowns (nine) last season.

Fantasy spin: This is great news for Watkins, who is one of the more explosive young receivers in the league. Monitor Watkins’ process during the summer, but he should still be a solid mid-round pick on draft day.

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