FOXBORO — A defensive starter returned to follow Friday for the Patriots.
Linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle), who hasn’t played because the starting of the month earlier than the Patriots had their Week 14 bye, retook the follow area Friday.
Fullback Jack Westover (ankle), who suffered his damage in Sunday’s win over the Jets, additionally returned to the follow area.
Outdoors linebacker Harold Landry (knee), left guard Jared Wilson (concussion protocol) and defensive sort out Khyiris Tonga (foot) remained out.
Three gamers on injured reserve — defensive sort out Milton Williams, left sort out Will Campbell and cornerback Alex Austin — practiced all week. They should be activated by Saturday at 4 p.m. ET to play Sunday in opposition to the Dolphins.
Spillane was requested about doubtlessly returning for the playoffs Friday morning on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Present.”
“I’m fired up,” Spillane stated. “On daily basis I are available right here seeking to get again on the sphere, getting ready. I believe we’re progressing in the proper route. I can’t wait to get again on the market and be a assist to those guys on Sunday.”
The 13-3 Patriots can clinch the No. 2 seed within the AFC playoffs with a win over the Dolphins on Sunday. A win, mixed with a Broncos loss to the Chargers, would slot them into the No. 1 seed. A loss, mixed with a Jaguars win over the Titans, would push them all the way down to the No. 3 seed.
