FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots held their second Week 2 practice on Thursday afternoon.
Let’s get into everything we saw during the media-access portion of practice, including the continued absence of a starting offensive lineman.
New England Patriots Practice Attendance l Thursday, Sept. 12
Patriots guard Sidy Sow was the only player absent from Thursday’s practice. The projected starting left guard didn’t play in Week 1 and hasn’t practiced since suffering an ankle injury during New England’s preseason finale. Sow was spotted walking without a limp in the locker room before practice, so he clearly is making progress.
Practice squad guard Michael Jordan appears primed to make a second consecutive start if Sow can’t return for Sunday’s home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
No attendance changes for today's Patriots practice. Sidy Sow the only absence. pic.twitter.com/TVx3RCkYQV
— Dakota Randall (@DakRandall) September 12, 2024
All other banged-up players, including safety Jabrill Peppers, tackle Vederian Lowe, defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., and running back Antonio Gibson, were on the field.
The Patriots will practice again on Friday before holding a closed walkthrough on Saturday.
Sunday’s game against Seattle is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.
Assorted Notes from Patriots Practice
- Unlike Wednesday’s practice, reporters couldn’t watch any offensive line drills. Still, barring an unforeseen change, this figures to be the top line on Sunday: Lowe (left tackle), Jordan (left guard), David Andrews (center), Layden Robinson (right guard), and Mike Onwenu (right tackle).
- The following players continued wearing black jerseys after being named last week’s top practice players:
DT, Eric Johnson II
LB, Ochaun Mathis
LB, Joe Giles-Harris
S, A.J. Thomas
QB, Joe Milton III
WR, Kayshon Boutte
TE, Mitchell Wilcox
LB, Curtis Jacobs
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- Here are additional highlights from Thursday’s Patriots practice:
#Patriots attendance notes
Absent: Sidy Sow
Below: RB coach Taylor Embree coaching up shotgun pitches with Jacoby Brissett and Rhamondre Stevenson pic.twitter.com/24BJu0GEbT
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) September 12, 2024
Patriots QBs and RBs working together early in practice pic.twitter.com/Ny9Ms8jdUX
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) September 12, 2024
Tyquan Thornton, DeMario Douglas, K.J Osborn, and Ja’Lynn Polk practicing some routes pic.twitter.com/Ko2NBcTh3w
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) September 12, 2024
Wide receivers warming up. pic.twitter.com/nUBGO5CNVa
— Christopher Price (@cpriceglobe) September 12, 2024