Patriots prepare for Lions while A.J. Brown returns to practice

The New England Patriots held their final practice at Gillette Stadium ahead of their game against the Detroit Lions in Germany this weekend. A.J. Brown returned to practice after missing the previous two games, but his availability is still uncertain as coach Mike Vrabel noted some players traveling to Germany may not play. Linebacker Robert Spillane addressed recent comments regarding team commitment, emphasizing the collective effort of the squad. Running back Corey Kiner is expected to take on a larger role following injuries to Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The Patriots are seeking to rebound from a recent loss to the Green Bay Packers as they face a strong Lions team.

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