In what is nothing but a positive for the Pats, Benjamin Watson has returned to the practice field today.

New England is again practicing in full pads, with Laurence Maroney and Eric Alexander still sporting the red no-contact jerseys.

Also missing today:

Randy Moss
Ty Warren
Billy Yates
Kyle Brady
Artrell Hawkins
Gemara Williams

And the PUPers and Asante Samuel.