12/10/2009

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Tom Brady did not suit up for practice on Wednesday or Thursday.

Blakely Slater

Patriots fans are most likely already worried about Brady's upcoming performance being affected by the new addition to his family. Now they have more setbacks to consider: Brady has missed two practices in a row.  
  
The superstar quarterback was not at practice on Wednesday because he was spending time with his wife, Gisele Bundchen, and 1-day-old son, no-name-yet. On Thursday, he was in the locker room, but did not venture onto the field, reports the [Associated Press](http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g3766O51hyJihZCAENnElaxU5MrAD9CGMMQG0).  
  
The official report from the practice cited Brady's reasons for not practicing as right finger, right shoulder and rib problems.  
  
His finger injury was reported before last week's game, in which the Patriots lost to Miami. However, Coach Belichick noted afterwards that this injury did not affect their strategy or playing.  
  
During that game, Brady entered the locker room briefly after being hit hard. Soon after, he returned to the field without missing a play.  
  
Brady will be throwing against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 13.