There is speculation that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady might not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during Sunday’s AFC Championship game.
Brady, during a press conference on Friday, Jan. 19, refused to talk about his reportedly injured hand. He showed up to the conference wearing red gloves.
According to the NFL Network, Brady has a cut on his right thumb (on his throwing hand). He suffered the injury during practice.
The cut was reportedly gushing blood and needed stitches.
A source later told the NFL Network that Brady was “zinging it pretty good” as he was throwing during practice.
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When he was asked during the press conference about why he was wearing gloves, Brady replied, “I’ve worn them before,” according to an NFL Network transcript of the exchange.
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ESPN reported that he didn’t partake in team-based drills after warmups on Thursday.
But Patriots receiver Danny Amendola told the network that he caught footballs from Brady during practice. “He looked good,” Amendola said.
Meanwhile, Jacksonville presents a “great challenge” on Sunday, ESPN reported.