FOXBORO, Mass. — Jamie Collins wasn’t back at practice Wednesday, but the New England Patriots linebacker could be nearing a return.
Collins, who hadn’t been spotted at Gillette Stadium since Nov. 8 because of an illness, had been at his locker in the Patriots’ facility. His chair was unfolded, and he had a backpack by his locker.
Patriots teammates told ESPN’s Michele Steele it was nice to have the linebacker back in the building. Collins also posted a Snapchat photo of him and wide receiver Julian Edelman in the Patriots’ training room.
Looks like Collins is Snappin' up a storm at Gillette. https://t.co/fvATlLpORD
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) November 25, 2015
Cornerback Justin Coleman (hand) and wide receivers Matthew Slater (not injury related), Aaron Dobson (ankle) and Edelman (foot) also didn’t participate in Wednesday’s walk-through.
Receiver Danny Amendola, who reportedly suffered a sprained knee Sunday night in the Patriots’ 20-13 win over the Buffalo Bills, was present for the unpadded practice, but he appeared to be wearing a brace on his left knee. He didn’t participate in the walk-through.
Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images
