FOXBORO, Mass. — Asked last Friday about Jarrett Stidham, Josh McDaniels said he was “pretty sure he’ll be out there ready to roll the next time we’re ready to practice.”
Stidham might have been ready, but he did not roll.
The second-year quarterback did not take part in any competitive drills Sunday as the New England Patriots returned to the practice field following an off-day. Stidham did participate in the individual and positional portions of practice, but Cam Newton and Brian Hoyer handled every rep in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.
Stidham reportedly is dealing with a hip injury that has limited him since at least last Thursday, when he first saw a drastic reduction in reps compared to Newton and Hoyer.