FOXBORO — Patriots left deal with Trent Brown was lacking at Wednesday’s padded observe, the group’s first forward of its Sunday night time showdown towards the Dolphins.
The purpose for Brown’s absence is unknown. The 6-foot-8, 380-pounder performed each offensive snap within the Pats’ season opener final week towards the Eagles. Prior to that sport, the group listed Brown as restricted with an sickness after one observe, however eliminated him from its harm report the subsequent day.
Last week, the Patriots dominated out beginning guard Cole Strange (knee) and Mike Onwenu (ankle) towards the Eagles. Strange and Onwenu proceed to get better from a latest harm and offseason surgical procedure, respectively. Without them, the Pats have been compelled to deploy rookies Atonio Mafi and Sidy Sow of their place.
If Brown can’t play Sunday versus Miami, the Pats might be down three starters on their offensive line. Pats coach Bill Belichick didn’t supply an replace on Strange or Onwenu throughout his Wednesday morning press convention.
“Yeah, I think they’ll eventually play. We’ll see when that is, just take it day by day,” Belichick stated. “The last time they practiced was Friday. So, it’s five days later, we’ll see what kind of progress they’ve made and go from there.”
New practice-squad quarterback Ian Book participated in observe after signing Wednesday morning. He wore No. 19.
The Patriots will launch their first harm report of the week Wednesday night.
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