The New England Patriots held their first post-bye week practice on Monday, and promptly received some positive injury news along their offensive line. Tackle Caedan Wallace, a third-round selection in this year’s draft, was back on the field for the first time since being placed on injured reserve in early October.
Let’s take a closer look at what hit return to practice means for the Patriots from a big-picture perspective.
The window has opened
Even with him now back at practice, Wallace returning to the Patriots’ 53-man roster is no guarantee. Still, he took a big step step toward that goal on Monday; his comeback opens the door for him to eventually rejoin the team.