Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski absent from Patriots practice

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed practice Friday with what the Boston Globe is reporting as an illness.

#Patriots QB Tom Brady was not at practice today because he was sick, according to a team source.

— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) December 18, 2015

According to an ESPN report, Brady is expected to be fine for Sunday’s game vs. the Titans.

Told that Tom Brady’s absence from practice Friday shouldn’t affect his availability for Sunday’s game, barring an unexpected turn.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 18, 2015

Tight end Rob Gronkowski also missed practice Friday due to a personal issue.

#Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski missed practice with a personal issue that won't affect his status, source said. Meanwhile, Tom Brady is sick

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 18, 2015

Brady was officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game Friday afternoon, while the Patriots listed Gronkowski as probable. Safety Devin McCourty, who is nursing an ankle injury, is also probable, while wide receiver Julian Edelman (foot) is doubtful Sunday.

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