FOXBOROUGH — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed his first practice of the season Friday due to an illness, according to Jim McBride of The Boston Globe.
#Patriots QB Tom Brady was not at practice today because he was sick, according to a team source.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) December 18, 2015
Brady wasn't the only important Patriot missing from the beginning of Friday's practice. Tight end Rob Gronkowski, who returned from a one-week absence to score a touchdown Sunday versus Houston, was not spotted on the practice field. Gronk has been listed as a full practice participant all week.