Brady, 31, took part in the team's practice on Thursday, stretching and tossing the ball around in a light rain. It's the third and final day of the Patriots' organized team activities, and the only one open to the media. The team held voluntary workouts last week for younger players and free agents. Brady and nearly the entire team have participated in this week's practices.

Brady, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2008 season opener. He had surgery in October and later had another procedure to treat an infection in the knee. He is expected to be ready to play this season.