Patriots WR Julian Edelman (foot) makes early return to practice
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who sustained a broken foot during the Patriots’ Week 10 win over the New York Giants, made a surprisingly early return to practice on Friday.
Edelman had a screw inserted into his foot during surgery the following Monday. He was expected to miss six to eight weeks, yet the wideout made a return to the practice field just over three weeks after the procedure.
Alongside him on the field was tight end Rob Gronkowski, who practiced for a second straight day after straining his knee on Nov. 29.
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The Patriots (10–2) play the Texans (6–6) on Sunday Night Football this week at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- Kenny Ducey
