FOXBORO, Mass. — Cornerback Eric Rowe was the lone player absent from Thursday’s New England Patriots practice outside Gillette Stadium.
Rowe missed Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions with a groin injury and was limited in practice Wednesday. He started the Patriots’ first two games before being replaced by Jason McCourty early in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Defensive end Trey Flowers and safety Patrick Chung, both of whom are recovering from concussions that kept them out against Detroit, were present at practice for the second consecutive day and participated in the few drills reporters were permitted to watch.
Defensive tackle Danny Shelton, who was limited Wednesday with an elbow injury, sported a large brace on that elbow.
The 1-2 Patriots will host the 3-0 Miami Dolphins on Sunday in their first AFC East matchup of the season.
