Patriots’ Brady misses practice
FOXBOROUGH, MASS.» Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who underwent tests on his non-throwing left shoulder after taking some big hits in the team’s victory over the Buccaneers last week, did not participate in the team’s practice Tuesday.
It was the first practice Brady has missed this season. Brady’s left shoulder isn’t expected to keep him out of Sunday’s road game against the Jets.
After Thursday’s win over the Buccaneers, Brady described the hits as “just football” before saying, “I’ll be there next Sunday.”
The Patriots will submit their first injury report of the week on Wednesday.
Brady has been hit 32 times through the first five games of the season, including 16 sacks. Players acknowledged Tuesday those numbers are too high.
“We have to do a better job protecting him,” running back James White said. “We’re all accountable for that.”
Beckham undergoes surgery.
Threetime EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.» Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had surgery for a broken left ankle.
The Giants announced Beckham had the surgery on Monday night in New York.
Beckham was hurt Sunday in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Chargers. The team said Monday that the surgery was planned for later in the week. It didn’t explain the schedule change.
Trump wrong on NFL tax status.
NEW YORK» President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations such as the NFL if members are “disrespecting” the national anthem or flag. Actually, the NFL gave up its tax exempt status two years ago and its 32 teams pay taxes already.
“Why is the NFL getting massive tax breaks while at the same time disrespecting our Anthem, Flag and Country? Change tax law!” Trump tweeted on Tuesday.
The facts: The NFL gave up its tax exemption for its league office in 2015. The 32 individual teams pay federal tax on all revenue, from ticket sales to merchandise to sponsorship to broadcast revenue.
Footnotes. Another MRI on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford’s left knee has revealed no additional injury, after he was pulled early from the game at Chicago because of continued discomfort. … The Bears placed outside linebacker Willie Young on injured reserve because of a triceps injury. … The 49ers signed cornerback Leon Hall