Trent Brown returns to Patriots' practice but ruled out for Germany game
BOSTON -- The Patriots fit one last practice in on Thursday before heading overseas for their game in Germany, and they had a rather significant player return for the session.
Left tackle Trent Brown was back on the practice field for the portion of practice open to the media. Brown missed Wednesday's practice, listed on the injury report for both personal reasons and an ankle injury that's been nagging him for weeks.
With the personal issue seemingly cleared up, Brown was on the field, albeit in a limited capacity.
While that may be a positive for Brown in the long term, it apparently doesn't change his short-term status. When the team released its injury report on Thursday afternoon, Brown was ruled out for the game.
Brown missed last weekend's game against the Commanders due to knee and ankle injuries, leading to practice squad call-up Conor McDermott to play every offensive snap in Brown's place. McDermott is likely to be elevated again to work in that role against the Colts.
In terms of absences, only J.C. Jackson -- who's reportedly been sent home by the team -- was missing on Thursday. He was ruled out for the game, along with Brown and wide receiver DeVante Parker, who's recovering from a concussion.
The Patriots will get in one more practice this week on Friday, after they land in Germany, before playing the Colts on Sunday.
