Spikes, Vollmer Absent At Patriots Practice
FOXBORO (CBS) - Linebacker Brandon Spikes and offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer did not practice on Thursday ahead of Saturday's clash with the Dolphins.
In all, 14 players were limited in practice, including safety Pat Chung. Chung hasn't played since Nov. 6 against the Giants, but the fact that he was a limited particpant in practice two days before the game is a good sign.
Here's a full list of the players limited in practice (Spikes and Vollmer DNP):
- CB Kyle Arrington (foot)
- WR Deion Branch (groin)
- S Pat Chung (foot)
- C Dan Connolly (groin)
- WR Julien Edelman (back)
- LB Dane Fletcher (thumb)
- S Vincent Fuller (forearm)
- RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (illness)
- S James Ihedigbo (shoulder)
- CB Devin McCourty (shoulder)
- WR/S Matthew Slater (shoulder)
- RB Shane Vereen (hamstring)
- OG Brian Waters (ankle)
- WR Wes Welker (knee)
WR Brandon Marshall was limited in practice for Miami on Thursday.
The Pats and Dolphins will square off Saturday at 1 p.m.