"Linebacker Jerod Mayo, who has been out since he suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee in the season-opener against Buffalo on Sept. 14, and nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who sprained his left ankle last week against Atlanta, were both present for the media portion of today's Patriots' practice. The Patriots went about half-speed through special teams and Mayo participated on kickoff coverage. He was wearing baggy sweatpants, but there appeared to be a bulging outline of a brace underneath them on the right knee. Mayo's injury happened 18 days ago. The initial diagnosis for the MCL sprain was 6 to 8 weeks, but a source with knowledge of the injury had told the Globe the timetable was not that bad and Mayo could be back sooner (Boston.com)."
Great news for the Patriots, but don't get over excited. I don't think there is any way that Mayo plays this week (though I think Wilfork will). Still, it is good to see that Mayo is progressing well and could be back in the next couple of weeks. Mayo and Wilfork are really 1 and 2 in terms of importance to the Patriots, so getting them back on the field has to be priority #1 for New England.
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