New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP
The New England Patriots got one of their cornerbacks back at practice on Thursday but were also without a key special teamer.
Jaylinn Hawkins was absent Thursday as he deals with an illness. He’s played 58% of New England’s defensive snaps this season.
Marcus Jones, who was also dealing with an illness, returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s session. Wide receiver Javon Barker missed a second straight day as he remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Jaquelin Roy was a new addition to the injury report.