Sony Michel and Demaryius Thomas to Start Patriots Training Camp on PUP List
With NFL training camps getting ready to start up, the defending Super Bowl champions will begin the new year facing a little bit of adversity.
On Sunday afternoon, it was reported both running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas will begin camp for the New England Patriots on the PUP list.
Notable players that have been placed on PUP to begin training camp, per source:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 21, 2019
* Texans DE JJ Watt
* Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins
* Patriots RB Sony Michel
* Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas
Michel is coming off a spectacular rookie season for Bill Belichick and Co. Unfortunately for the former Georgia Bulldog, he battled a knee injury last campaign and is still working his way back.
However, it should be noted reports out of Foxboro have stated Michel has looked sharp in offseason workouts and should be good to go for Week 1. As for Thomas, he ruptured his Achilles in December against the Eagles. He still hasn't been cleared to make a full return to the gridiron, as expected.
RB Sony Michel (knee) and WR Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) are opening camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, per @FieldYates. This means they haven't been cleared for on-field drills. They can come off the PUP list at any time. (1/2)
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 21, 2019
As Mike Reiss states above, both players can come off the PUP list at any time during camp. When will that happen? The Pats coaches certainly hope sooner than later.