The elbow injury that landed Tom Brady on the injury report late this week severely limited his activity during Friday’s New England Patriots practice, according to a report from NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
“My understanding is he was not able to finish practice due to elbow pain on Friday,” Rapoport reported Sunday morning. “Jarrett Stidham, the backup, took the majority of the reps throughout the practice.”
From @NFLGameDay: #Patriots QB Tom Brady's elbow is worth watching. He's going to play today, but how much of an issue will the maintenance be? pic.twitter.com/FNsg1djbVg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 24, 2019
Brady reportedly told teammates after practice he “was going to be fine,” and he is expected to start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium, according to multiple reports. The 42-year-old quarterback has not missed a game due to injury since 2008.
Brady likely will be missing at least one of his primary pass-catchers, however, as wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (ankle) reportedly is unlikely to play. The status of wideout Phillip Dorsett (concussion) remains unclear.