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Wide receiver Randy Moss and three linebackers were not at the New England Patriots' practice Wednesday. Coach Bill Belichick declined to comment on their absence. According to the Providence Journal's Web site, Moss and linebackers Adalius Thomas, Gary Guyton and Derrick Burgess showed up late to an 8 a.m. team meeting and were sent home.
Who will have the biggest impact in whether his team earns a spot in the NFL playoffs? USA TODAY looks at five players who are likely to fill key roles for contenders down the stretch.
Adalius Thomas insists he did everything by the book. Then, he says, he had the book thrown at him. “It was surprising just from the standpoint that you notify (people) when you think you’re going to be late,” the New England Patriots outside linebacker said on Thursday, “and it still happens.”
Tom Brady has missed practice for the second straight day. The New England Patriots listed Brady with right finger, right shoulder and rib problems although none seemed serious. Before practice on Thursday, Brady walked through the locker room, holding a plate of food and smiling.
PATRIOTS -- Tom Brady missed practice for the second straight day. The team listed Brady with right finger, right shoulder and rib problems although none seemed serious.
Auburn in the NFL: Week 13
(AP) — FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl after the 2003 season. The Carolina Panthers haven't played in one since losing that game.
Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne
A capsule look at Sunday's and Monday's games:
AP file photo Tom Brady A two-game losing streak. Discipline issues at practice this week. And that may be just the beginning for the New England Patriots, who are preparing to host the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium Sunday.
Tom Brady has missed practice for the second straight day.
ATLANTA -- The New Orleans Saints are chasing perfection. The Atlanta Falcons are just trying to survive.
It's the second child for the quarterback, who has a 2- year- old son with actress Bridget Moynahan. FOXBOROUGH - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen have welcomed a baby boy.
The Patriots listed Brady with right finger, right shoulder and rib problems although none seemed serious.
FOXBORO - Over the few couple of weeks, New England's tight ends haven't posted big numbers statistically, but Bill Belichick isn't worried about their seeming lack of production in the passing game.
USA TODAY previews Week 14 of the NFL season:
Brian Kelly has a track record that shows he should be successful at Notre Dame. Now he just has to go out and win.
San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary again found himself facing questions about whether or not he's satisfied with veteran offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye -- even after quarterback Alex Smith threw for a career-best 310 yards in last Sunday's loss at Seattle.
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man who bet against the New Orleans Saints has lost his 60-inch high-definition, flat-screen TV to a backyard firing squad, but he also became an Internet star.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed practice on Thursday due to rib and finger injuries, but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.
While new dad Tom Brady sat out another Patriots practice Thursday, teammate Adalius Thomas was back in action but still irked at being punished by coach Bill Belichick for tardiness.
