Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday.

That’s huge news for a defensive line than needs every healthy body it can find.

Wake, who has been dealing with a knee injury, seems on track to play Sunday against the Patriots.

The Dolphins still will be without two key pieces to their pass rush: William Hayes, who is out for the season with a torn ACL, and Andre Branch, who will miss two to four weeks with a less significant knee injury.

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