Tom Brady is apparently dealing with a calf injury.
The star Patriots quarterback was a limited participant in practice Wednesday because of the issue, the team announced. It is unclear when Brady suffered the injury, but it is considered "minor," according to a report from NFL.com.
This was described as “minor” https://t.co/Bk51R9pMfZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 18, 2019
Brady and the Patriots have gotten off to a fantastic start this season, topping the Steelers by 30 points in their opener and following that up with a 43-0 win over the Dolphins in Week 2.
Brady, 42, has completed 68.8% of his passes and thrown for five touchdowns with no interceptions through the first two games of 2019.
Solid Sunday for the 🐐@TomBrady | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/RqWrJATK4f
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 10, 2019
The Patriots are set to host the 0-2 Jets on Sunday. Brady's backup is rookie Jarrett Stidham, who was selected in the fourth round of the draft out of Auburn.
New England released veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer after Stidham completed 61 of his 90 passes for 731 yards with four touchdowns and an interception in the preseason.