Tom Brady will play in Week 17 when the Patriots host the Bills despite a minor shoulder injury.
Tom Brady’s Injury Has Him Probable For Bills-Patriots Game
Clearly, Brady will play. I don’t think there was ever a real question about that (though any news about Brady makes Boston go insane).
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Read Article >Tom Brady Does Practice On Thursday, Despite Reports
On Thursday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Brady would not practice on Thursday.
And later on Thursday....Brady was practicing and “working with the team.” This according to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.
Read Article >Tom Brady Injury: Patriots QB Won’t Practice But Expected To Play
The injury is to Brady’s non-throwing shoulder which means it may not affect his throwing motion significantly. He was seen in the locker room after Saturday’s game favoring that shoulder.
The Patriots have clinched the AFC East but they’re looking to secure home field advantage throughout the playoffs so they still have something to play for in Week 17.
Read Article >Tom Brady Absent From Patriots Practice

Getty ImagesBut not to worry, Patriots fans. Curran reports Brady was later told he was “all set” which suggests he’s good to go. The injury came to his non-throwing shoulder so it may not necessarily affect his throwing motion.
Brady was limited last week for non-injury reasons so that’s something to keep in mind as well.
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