Think they expected Brady to play? Me, either.

Quarterback Tom Brady, tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Wes Welker won't even make the Monday night cameo against the Eagles supposedly a possibility.

Citing sources ESPNBoston said that group would sit out the Eagles game along with wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, tight end Aaron Hernandez, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork and linebacker Jerod Mayo.

After the Eagles game all of the Patriots leave for Tampa to practice with the Buccaneers Tuesday and Wednesday. The teams play Friday.

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