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Report: Tom Brady Expected to Play 'Good Portion' of 1st Half vs. Eagles

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is reportedly expected to see extended playing time in Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Brady is in line to play "a good portion, if not all, of the first half."

Brady sat out the Pats' preseason opener against the Washington Redskins last week with what Jim McBride of the Boston Globe reported to be "a sore back."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.