Jonathan Freeny Injury: Updates on Patriots LB's Hand and Return
New England Patriots linebacker Jonathan Freeny hadn't played since he suffered a hand injury against the Houston Texans in Week 14. He's ready to return against the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round.
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Freeny Active vs. Chiefs
Saturday, Jan. 16
The team announced that Freeny will play in Saturday's game.
Latest on Freeny's Practice Status
Friday, Jan. 15
The team announced that Freeny did not participate in Friday's session.
Freeny Comments on Recovery
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Freeny said, per Kevin Duffy of MassLive.com, that he has had no setbacks since undergoing surgery.
Freeny Undergoes Additional Testing
Monday, Dec. 14
"Freeny's X-rays came back negative, according to a source. He didn't break his hand," reported NESN's Doug Kyed.
Patriots Have Depth to Feature While Freeny Misses Time
With Freeny out, Jerod Mayo moved to linebacker alongside Jamie Collins in two-linebacker packages, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
Freeny had totaled 50 combined tackles this year coming into Week 14. The four-year veteran out of Rutgers became a starter for the first time this season and has started seven games in the middle of the Patriots defense.
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