FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis is on the third week of his return trail.

Lewis, who remains on the physically unable to perform list, started practicing with the Patriots on Oct. 27. The Patriots had a bye last week, but Lewis participated in the Patriots’ practice sessions before the break. He must be activated by next Thursday in order to play this season.

Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones returned to practice after missing Tuesday’s session. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who’s on injured reserve, took the field but wasn’t in full uniform.

The Patriots had just nine practice squad players at practice after Anthony Johnson was signed off the practice squad by the New York Jets.

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