All signs point toward the New England Patriots having their starting quarterback when they visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
Mac Jones was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after suffering a back injury in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins. The second-year QB looked spry as he raced Matt Patricia and participated in team stretches.
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While Jones appears good to go, the Patriots don't have a clean bill of health heading into Sunday's matchup as linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley did not participate in practice due to a toe injury. Safety Adrian Phillips was limited with a rib injury that knocked him out of Week 1, and rookie running back Pierre Strong was added to the injury report with a shoulder issue.
As for the Steelers, reigning Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt unsurprisingly was a non-participant with a pectoral injury. Running back Najee Harris was limited with a foot issue.
Here are Wednesday's full injury reports for the Patriots and Steelers. Kickoff for the Week 2 matchup is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
New England Patriots (0-1)
Did not participate
- LB Ja'Whaun Bentley - Toe
Limited participation
- S Joshuah Bledsoe - Groin
- S Adrian Phillips - Ribs
- RB Pierre Strong - Shoulder
- CB Shaun Wade - Ankle
Full participation
- QB Mac Jones - Back
Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
Did not participate
- LB T.J. Watt - Pectoral
Limited participation
- RB Najee Harris - Foot
- CB Levi Wallace - Ankle
- OL Mason Cole - Ankle
Full participation
- LB Rob Spillane - Eye