FOXBOROUGH, Mass. _ The Patriots are trending in the right direction health wise as the team had perfect practice attendance on Wednesday. However, that doesn't mean the team is at full health.
The Patriots first injury report of the week included Tom Brady, who was limited with a new shoulder injury. Brady likely suffered the injury in the Pats win over Cleveland this past weekend. The quarterback finished 20/36 for 259 yards and two touchdowns. He was sacked three times.
With Brady limited in practice, we have a good idea why the Patriots decided to bring back third-stringer Cody Kessler on Monday. Kessler's presence allows the Patriots to use rookie Jarrett Stidham with the starting offense while Kessler runs the scout team. When Brady's limited, he's not taking all the reps. That would leave Stidham responsible for both the starting offense and scout team quarterback duties � if he was the only backup.
Brady was also limited this year in Week 3 and Week 4 with a calf injury. Those weeks coincide when the Pats first bought Kessler aboard.
Also limited for the Patriots on Wednesday was Rex Burkhead (foot), Patrick Chung (heel/chest), Julian Edelman (chest/shoulder), Ryan Izzo (concussion), Matt LaCosse (knee), Shaq Mason (ankle) and Gunner Olszewski (ankle/hamstring). Edelman's shoulder injury is also new.
