FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots were back on the Gillette Stadium practice field Tuesday as they prepare for Thursday night's preseason finale against the New York Giants, and they had a special spectator watching them.
Patriots center David Andrews, whose 2019 season is now in jeopardy after he reportedly was hospitalized this week with blood clots in his lungs, was in attendance Tuesday.
David Andrews here at practice as a spectator. Wearing a Patriots longsleeve tee and shorts. Interacting with teammates as they warm up. — Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 27, 2019
Here's a look at Andrews on the field:
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Great to see David Andrews checking out #Patriots practice a day after being hospitalized for a blood clot in his lung! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ZCKSl0Uvfo — The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) August 27, 2019
The Patriots did have a positive development on the injury front as Damien Harris returned to practice. The rookie running back left last Thursday's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers with an injury in the second quarter and didn't return.
Damien Harris back to work today. Out at practice and in uniform. — Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 27, 2019
Harris has played well in his limited preseason action, particularly in the Week 2 matchup against the Tennessee Titans where he tallied 103 total yards.
The Patriots also had a pair of defensive players among the absentees from practice.
Shilique Calhoun and Derek Rivers among those not spotted at Patriots practice today. — Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 27, 2019
Tuesday's practice is one of the last sessions before all NFL teams are required to trim their rosters down to 53 players by Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
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