Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was also absent.
Gronkowski missed about a week late in the preseason after exiting a joint practice with the Bears on Aug. 15. He returned to the field on Aug. 24 and participated in three straight practices.
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The nature of the injury Gronkowski suffered during the joint practice against the Bears is not known. He pulled up short on a route, slowly paced the field afterward, and eventually left with a trainer. He did not need the trainer's assistance to walk, nor did he exhibit much of a limp. Gronkowski did not play in any of the Pats' preseason games.