Brady misses 2nd straight practice

[December 11, 2009]  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady has missed practice for the second straight day.

The New England Patriots listed Brady with right finger, right shoulder and rib problems although none seemed serious. Before practice on Thursday, Brady walked through the locker room, holding a plate of food and smiling.

The quarterback's wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, gave birth Tuesday to their son. Brady said Wednesday he didn't get much sleep.

The finger didn't stop him from throwing a 58-yard touchdown pass to Randy Moss on the first series of last Sunday's 22-21 loss at the Miami Dolphins. Brady went to the locker room early in the game with an arm injury, but didn't miss a play and finished 19 for 29 for 352 yards and two touchdowns.

[Associated Press]

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