UPDATE (3 p.m. ET): Danny Amendola officially is active for the New England Patriots’ Sunday afternoon matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Linebacker Jamie Collins also is active after missing the team’s previous four games.
ORIGINAL STORY: Tom Brady could use another target to throw to, and he reportedly will have one.
Danny Amendola, who missed the New England Patriots’ loss to the Denver Broncos last week with a knee injury, is expected to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to multiple reports.
#Patriots WR Danny Amendola (questionable, knee sprain) is expected to play today vs. #Eagles, source said. He missed last week.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 6, 2015
Bad news: Patriots missing 3 of Brady's top targets.
Good news: Danny Amendola will play today. (via @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/LnpB0YqM1i
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 6, 2015
Amendola’s return — especially with Rob Gronkowski (knee) and Julian Edelman (foot) already ruled out — would be huge for the Patriots. Amendola ranks third on the team with 49 catches for 520 yards and two touchdowns, and had become Brady’s go-to receiver in the slot.
Amendola’s official status likely won’t be announced until 3 p.m. ET, when the Patriots release inactives for the game.
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