One day after missing his first practice since the start of training camp, the Patriots quarterback returned to the field on a limited basis for Friday's session.
New England later listed Brady as questionable for Sunday's opener with a calf issue, but the 37-year-old passer told Westwood One on Thursday that he'd be "ready to go" against Miami.
We don't doubt the availability of a quarterback who hasn't missed a game since tearing up his knee in 2008.
While the Patriots have shown considerable faith in elevating Jimmy Garoppolo to the No. 2 role, only a New England-based nuclear-level disaster would put the rookie on the field in 2014.
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