Cornerback Ellis Hobbs returned to practice yesterday, albeit with limited participation, after sitting out Wednesday with a shoulder injury suffered against the St. Louis Rams last Sunday. That's good news not only for the Patriots' defense, but potentially for the special teams. (Full article: 960 words)

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