Mac Jones is trending toward making his return Monday night when the New England Patriots host the Chicago Bears.
The Patriots quarterback showed off improved mobility in Thursday's practice and, according to reports, he expects to be ready for the Week 7 matchup. He was officially listed as a limited participant along with eight others.
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Wide receiver Nelson Agholor (hamstring) was the only Patriots player to sit out of Thursday's session. Running back Damien Harris, also nursing a hamstring injury, practiced in full despite originally being expected to miss multiple games.
The Chicago Bears have a clean bill of health as they prepare for their trip to Foxboro. Former Pats wideout N'Keal Harry, a first-round draft pick in 2019, appears set to make his Bears debut at Gillette Stadium after returning from injured reserve.
Here's the full Thursday practice report:
New England Patriots (3-3)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- WR Nelson Agholor - Hamstring
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
- DL Christian Barmore - Knee
- WR Kendrick Bourne - Toe
- DL Lawrence Guy - Shoulder
- CB Jonathan Jones - Ankle
- QB Mac Jones - Ankle
- G Mike Onwenu - Ankle
- TE Jonnu Smith - Ankle
- LB Josh Uche, Hamstring
- T Isaiah Wynn - Shoulder
FULL PARTICIPATION
- RB Damien Harris - Hamstring
Chicago Bears (2-4)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
- No Players Listed.
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
- No Players Listed.
FULL PARTICIPATION
- No Players Listed.