Foxborough, Mass. • Tom Brady hasn't missed many starts during his 18-year NFL career, and no one sounds too worried that he'll be sidelined for Sunday's AFC championship game.
Nonetheless, after Brady sat out the Patriots' practice on Thursday — and did not speak to reporters as scheduled — there was plenty of speculation about the 40-year-old quarterback's health.
Brady sat out with a right-hand injury after being limited by the same issue a day earlier as New England prepares for its matchup with Jacksonville.
Brady wore a glove on the injured hand during the stretching portion of practice that was open to reporters.