Patriots receiver Danny Amendola (knee) returned to practice Thursday ahead of the Patriots' Week 8 game against the Chargers. He was previously a non-participant on Wednesday.
Malcom Brown (ankle), Dont'a Hightower (shoulder) and Eric Rowe continued to be absent from practice. Hightower underwent surgery on a torn pectoral muscle, according to reports.
Amendola joined other limited Patriots including cornerback Stephon GIlmore (ankle/concussion), defensive tackle Lawrence Guy, tight end Jacob Hollister, defensive end Cassius Marsh and linebacker Elandon Roberts.