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Sam Darnold dealing with new consequence of Patriots debacle

From an enlarged spleen to a ripped toenail, Sam Darnold cannot catch a break.

Darnold had to have his toenail removed Tuesday and will be limited in Wednesday’s practice. Darnold missed three games after contracting mononucleosis, but he isn’t expected to miss game time because of his toenail.

“Sam will do individual drills, we’ll evaluate him after,” coach Adam Gase said prior to practice. “Hoping to get seven-on-seven in, not sure if we’re going to put him in team periods yet. Kind of that toe, we’re just trying to make sure that he’s good, feels good with the shoes that he’s got.