FOXBORO — Patriots quarterback Mac Jones missed Thursday’s follow with an sickness, based on the workforce.
Jones was the one participant on the Patriots’ 53-man roster not noticed throughout the media-access portion of follow. Jones was a full participant in Wednesday’s padded follow after recovering from the again spasms he suffered final Sunday at Miami. It’s unknown how lengthy he can be absent together with his new sickness.
According to a number of experiences, Jones’ illness just isn’t believed to be COVID-related. The younger quarterback “had an upset stomach” and was given the break day, per the NFL Network. Thursday marked the primary missed follow of his profession.
On Wednesday, Jones declared himself match to play in opposition to the Steelers this weekend.
“Everything feels good,” he mentioned, when requested about his again.
Veteran backup Brian Hoyer led the first-team offense in Thursday’s follow, whereas fourth-round rookie Bailey Zappe directed the scout workforce. The Patriots usually run by the third-down portion of their sport plan on Thursdays. On Wednesday, Jones and the offense executed the primary and second-down performs they wish to execute in Pittsburgh. Friday practices are usually mild and all the time non-padded.
Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, who missed Wednesday’s follow with a damage toe, appeared to maneuver with out limitation throughout warmups on Thursday. On the sector, the Patriots have been down practice-squad linebacker Cameron McGrone, defensive lineman LaBryan Ray and offensive lineman Bill Murray. McGrone and Ray have been additionally absent Wednesday.
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