New England Patriots outside linebacker Shea McClellin has been on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury since Sept. 7. But the former Boise State Bronco could be back sooner than expected.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said on a conference call Tuesday that McClellin is eligible to return to practice this week.
“That’s a possibility,” Belichick said, according to WEEI.com. “That’s something that we’ll talk about with the medical people before we start work this week and see where we’re at. If he’s ready, then it’s an option. If he’s not ready, then it’s not an option.