The New England Patriots are receiving more reinforcements.
Per Phil Perry and Mike Reiss, former Denver Bronco wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was seen on the field in full uniform and has been activated from the PUP list.
WR Demaryius Thomas, who took the practice field today in a jersey and helmet, has been activated from the PUP list. It's another step in his recovery from an Achilles tear in December.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 20, 2019
Looks like Demaryius Thomas has been removed from PUP. He’s at practice, in uniform, shells on.
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 20, 2019
Thomas, 31, has donned a sweatshirt and shorts most of training camp recovering from his achilles injury he suffered as a member of the Houston Texans last season.
NBC Sports Boston also released a video via their Twitter showing Thomas with all smiles warming up.
Spotted on the practice field: Demaryius Thomas 👀 pic.twitter.com/S6NEZb3GYn
— NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Coverage (@NBCSPatriots) August 20, 2019
Thomas made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Broncos every year from 2012 to 2016. He was named a Second-team All-Pro in 2013 and 2014.
He is notable for being one of the players Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels drafted as head coach of the Denver Broncos.
With Thomas’ activation, only wide receivers Cameron Meredith (PUP) and Josh Gordon (NFI) are ineligible to play unless activated.