Morning Cup of Gronk

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.—Quarterback Tom Brady looks fine. The Patriots’ passing attack should pick up right where it left off. No worries in that phase of the game across New England.

The Patriots had gotten hit hard with injuries this week, but they got several players back on the field today, including wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, who missed the previous two sessions.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The return of receiver Brandon Lloyd and two more scraps between members of the offense and defense highlighted the Patriots’ Friday practice, which was the team’s eighth since training camp started.