FOXBORO -- The Pats just finished the first of two practice they'll hold today. The team went in shorts and shoulder pads and went for nearly two hours doing a lot of preparatory work for Friday's preseason opener in Atlanta.

For player updates: Daniel Graham was out of his red "no-contact" jersey and in his regular No. 82. ...wide receivers John Stone and Chad Jackson remain on the shelf as do running back Patrick Pass, safety Ray Ventrone, linebacker Tedy Bruschi, tackle Nick Kaczur, wide receiver Deion Branch, defensive end Marquise Hill and linebacker Chad Brown.

Belichick's at the podium now...be back in a few.

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