FOXBORO - Just in from practice access as the Patriots prepare for Carolina on Sunday.

Working out on the Revolution practice field, the Pats had a smaller-than-normal crew at the start of the workout.

Among the players not out there at the start of practice were wide receiver Bethel Johnson, linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, corner Chad Scott, and defensive lineman Richard Seymour. Defensive end Jarvis Green was wearing a red non-contact jersey.

Duane Starks and Chad Brown were both dressed in full gear for the practice.

The Patriots first injury report of the week comes out at 4 p.m. and we'll update then along with some quotes from Bill Belichick's press conference and the Panthers conference calls with Jake Delhomme and head coach John Fox.

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