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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was
limited with a right hand injury and missed his regular media
availability because he was with the team's medical staff, the
Patriots announced.
According to a Boston Herald report, Brady jammed the hand in an
accidental collision during practice, but X-rays showed no
structural damage.
It's the first time this season that Brady has been on the
report for an injury to his throwing hand. He missed practice or
was limited due to two other injuries -- his left shoulder
(Weeks 6 and 17) and Achilles (Weeks 12-15, 17).
The 40-year-old played 78 of 81 snaps in Saturday night's
divisional playoff win against the Tennessee Titans, with backup
Brian Hoyer handling three kneel-downs to end the game. Brady
finished with 337 passing yards, three touchdowns and a 102.5
rating in the 35-14 win.
All four of the others listed on New England's injury report --
Alan Branch, Rex Burkhead, Mike Gillislee, LaAdrian Waddle --
got in limited practices with knee injuries in preparation for
Sunday's AFC title game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Cornerback Jonathan Jones was placed on injured reserve with an
injury he suffered Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. A core
special-teamer, Jones started four games this season, recording
44 tackles, eight passes defensed and an interception.
Meanwhile, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen missed
Wednesday's practice with a low back injury.
The 27-year-old Thielen was not on the team's injury report last
week. He played 77 of 81 snaps in Sunday's 29-24 win over the
New Orleans Saints, making six catches for 74 yards. He has
played in all 50 possible games (including playoffs) since
making the Vikings' 53-man roster in 2014.
Vikings nose tackle Shamar Stephen (knee/ankle) also missed
Wednesday's practice, while safety Andrew Sendejo (concussion)
and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (ribs) were limited.
Sendejo's participation is a good sign after he was concussed in
a collision with Saints receiver Michael Thomas on Sunday,
giving him a chance to clear protocol in time to play against
the Philadelphia Eagles.
--Field Level Media
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