FOXBORO — Patriots quarterback Mac Jones walked with a small limp through the opening interval of Thursday’s apply, nonetheless hindered by the excessive ankle sprain he suffered virtually two weeks in the past in opposition to Baltimore.
It was the third straight apply Jones has attended, beginning with final Friday’s session the place he made stationary throws however was listed as a non-participant. The Patriots listed him as a restricted participant on their apply report Wednesday, when he took small dropbacks and was joined by rookie Bailey Zappe and practice-squad veteran Garrett Gilbert.
No shock: Mac Jones nonetheless strolling with a limp at apply.
Lawrence Guy and Jonnu Smith are current for stretching.
No Brian Hoyer or DaMarcus Mitchell, who each have concussions. pic.twitter.com/VcSBj5FAxI
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) October 6, 2022
Jones’ main backup, Brian Hoyer, missed apply Wednesday and Thursday, placing his standing for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to Detroit in vital doubt. Hoyer has a concussion, as does rookie linebacker DaMarcus Mitchell, who was current Thursday however not in uniform.
Defensive deal with Lawrence Guy (shoulder) and tight finish Jonnu Smith (ankle) warmed up on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday’s walkthrough.
The Pats will launch their newest apply report after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Source: www.bostonherald.com