Overview
- He said Wednesday he is “feeling great” and “ready to go” for Sunday’s playoff game against Los Angeles.
- He resumed on-field work last Friday and took part in New England’s first wild-card practice on Wednesday.
- The injury first limited him in Week 13; he was active only in an emergency role in Week 15 and then inactive for the final three regular-season games.
- Before the layoff he led the team with 97 tackles and added one sack, two interceptions, five passes defended, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.
- Teammates praised his leadership during his absence, and reporters expect his return to bolster a run defense facing a Chargers offense that could try to establish the ground game.