Tom Brady Misses Patriots Practice With Illness; Rob Gronkowski Also Absent

[FourierSeries]

FOXBORO, Mass. — Devin McCourty’s return to New England Patriots practice was overshadowed by three conspicuous absences.

Quarterback Tom Brady, tight end Rob Gronkowski and center Bryan Stork weren’t spotted at the beginning of Friday’s Patriots practice. Linebackers Jonathan Freeny (hand) and Eric Martin (illness) also were absent.

Brady didn’t practice “because he was sick,” a team source told The Boston Globe’s Jim McBride. It’s unclear what kept Gronkowski and Stork out of practice.

McCourty returned after missing two practices with an ankle injury. Martin, linebacker Jamie Collins, offensive lineman Ryan Wendell and defensive lineman Rufus Johnson all have missed time this season with illnesses. Johnson was placed on the non-football illness list. Wendell is on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury. Martin missed practice Thursday and Friday this week.

Brady’s availability for Sunday’s game with the Tennessee Titans will be updated Friday at 4 p.m. when the injury report is released.

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[Kontradiction]

Probably that bad cold that's going around. Hopefully he doesn't have whatever Collins had.

 

[JJDChE]

I really don't like Brady missing a Friday practice with 'illness'.

 

[The Gr8est]

I really don't like this at all, and Martin was sick for a second straight day?

 

[FourierSeries]

Gronk and Stork absent too, according to that article.

 

[JMC00]

Gronk isn't injury related.

Probably just a day off, is my guess

 

[JJDChE]

Gronk isn't injury related.

Probably just a day off, is my guess

A couple people got sick and they sent Gronk off to the Vineyard until Sunday, just in case.

 

[Ross12]

Jimmy G could probably beat Tennessee as long as he's got Gronk.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

A couple people got sick and they sent Gronk off to the Vineyard until Sunday, just in case.

I heard they put him in one of those Sumo wrestler costumes and then bubble wrapped him before sending him

And the Vineyard was a fake location given to employees

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Maybe we do get to see what JAG can do? I bet that TFB plays even with a fever. Done it before, yeah I know it was in the playoffs.

 

[varjao]

That improvised bye week I proposed against the Eagles (how did that turn out, anyway maybe the backups would win that game), I wouldn't mind seeing it against the titans. And then full throttle against the Jest and lolphin

 

[Kontradiction]

Maybe we do get to see what JAG can do? I bet that TFB plays even with a fever. Done it before, yeah I know it was in the playoffs.

Playoff positioning is still on the line. I expect him to pay until he doesn't.

 

[New England Pride]

Brady plays regardless. Guy wanted to play through a torn ACL in 08.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Two thoughts:
1) The obvious. I hope it's nothing serious (if it's the nasty bug that's going around down here...well, it's nasty).

2) If the Pats can't beat the Titans with JG, then they have bigger problems...among which would be finding a new backup for Brady.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Probably that bad cold that's going around. Hopefully he doesn't have whatever Collins had.

Season is in serious jeopardy if that is the case.

 

[Kontradiction]

Season is over if that is the case.

Fixed your post for you.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Not good. I don't see this beat up team winning in NY which makes this Sundays game a must win. I hope he recovers quickly and the Titans have their golf bags packed.

 

[Kontradiction]

Before we all **** our pants in terror, Brady may have a fever over 100 degrees. If so, it makes sense he wouldn't practice. But Friday until Sunday is plenty of time for a staff of professional trainers and doctors to get him right to play.

 

[dannydyn]

I hope Collins didn't kiss Brady.... FML