FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Though this marks the first week that running back Dion Lewis and guard Tre' Jackson can begin practicing since opening the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday that it is unlikely to happen.
"Probably not this week," Belichick said.
Lewis, who tore his left ACL on Nov. 8 and required a follow-up surgery on the knee (but not specifically the ACL), has been more visible during media-access periods in the locker room in recent weeks.
He was a dynamic option for the Patriots early in 2015, rushing for 234 yards on 49 carries with two touchdowns, and adding 36 receptions for 388 yards with two touchdowns.