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Brady takes field for OTA

Email|Link|Comments (3) Posted by Christopher L. Gasper, Globe Staff May 26, 2009 03:45 PM

It's official. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady practiced with the team today.

As expected, Brady took part in the first day of the team's four-day organized team activity session in Foxborough. Brady's participation was confirmed by Patriots spokesman Stacey James.

Taking the field for the OTA is the latest step for Brady in his comeback from surgery Oct. 6 to repair the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee, which were torn in New England's 2008 season opener against the Chiefs Sept. 7.

It should be noted that OTAs are non-contact, but if this week's OTA is like the one last week for rookies, young players, and veteran newcomers to the team, Brady would have been involved in seven-on-seven drills and other passing drills that called for him to drop back and test his knee.

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3 comments so far...

Yay! Glad to have you back Tom! Can't wait for September.

Posted by TB May 26, 09 04:53 PM

I'm surprised Giselle let him attend OTA'S today.Boy has she become a jinx for Patriot's fans.

Posted by Rick May 27, 09 12:58 AM

Says a lot about the other three sports when we're all excited about the Patriots in May! Are you ready for some football! Hell yeah! NFL football is so superior to the other sports, it's not even close. Welcome back Tom!

Posted by Ted in San Diego May 27, 09 12:59 AM

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