FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell returned to practice on Wednesday after reportedly missing Tuesday’s practice with strep throat (per the Boston Herald). Meanwhile, rookie defensive lineman Dominique Easley missed his second practice in a row as he was not spotted on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Easley had a pair of crutches resting in his locker. He was seen for a brief moment as he walked through the locker room with no signs of a limp.

Last Wednesday during the team's bye week, Easley was present for practice but pulled up during the stretching session and was tended to by athletic trainers. He did not participate in the team’s individual drills on that day.

The only other absence was defensive end Chandler Jones, who continues to miss practice with a hip injury.

The Patriots moved inside to the Dana-Farber Field House for practice as the team is preparing for the dome conditions of Lucas Oil Stadium.

Players were in full pads.