Patriots RB Taylor returned to practice after missing ten games

The New England Patriots running back Fred Taylor participated fully in practice Wednesday for the first time since being sidelined, seeming set to face his former team after missing 10 games with an ankle injury.

The Patriots play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who released Taylor after he spent 11 seasons of his career in Jaguars jersey and became their top career rusher.

Nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who missed last Sunday’s 17-10 win at Buffalo with a foot injury, and defensive end Ty Warren, who sat out with an ankle injury, returned to practice on a limited basis.

Quarterback Tom Brady did not practice again and was still listed with right shoulder, right finger and rib injuries. He practiced with those injuries Thursday after missing Wednesday practice last week and did his starting job well enough in weekend’s game against the Bills.

Patriots QB Brady sat out Wednesday practice

The New England Patriots No.1 quarterback Tom Brady looked languid in his Patriots jersey, not only because he had to sit out practice with a number of nagging injuries, but also because he was longing for enough sleep.

Brady’s sleep went to taking care of his still-unnamed baby boy. As was expected, he was asked Wednesday about the first week with his son his wife Gisele Bundchen gave birth to last week.

“It’s good. It’s good. I’m glad it’s over,” the New England quarterback said. “Trying to get back to my normal sleep schedule, which I’m sure, for all of us parents, is a little tough early, but it’s coming. Getting used to this.”

Having finger and rib injuries as well as a sore shoulder, Brady is coming through a similar week to last week, when he sat out practices on Wednesday, too. He still started last Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after missing Thursday’s practice but joining teammates in Friday’s workouts.