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Dominique Easley (hip pointer) misses first practice

FOXBORO -- Defensive lineman Dominique Easley was the only player missing from today's practice at Gillette Stadium.

Easley suffered a hip pointer Thursday during the first quarter of the Patriots' victory against the Steelers, according to a source. It's unclear how long he'll be out, but it's not expected to be a long-time issue.

The three players on the physically unable to perform list -- Brandon LaFell, Chris Jones and Dane Fletcher -- all jogged with the team before departing to rehab on a side field.

Jerod Mayo, Kenbrell Thompkins and Tavon Wilson were in black jerseys as practice players of the week.