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FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots had near-perfect practice attendance on Christmas Eve.

Linebacker Jonathan Freeny (hand) was the Patriots' lone absence Thursday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski returned to practice after missing Wednesday's session for non-injury related reasons.

Linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee), safety Devin McCourty (ankle) and wide receivers Danny Amendola (knee) and Julian Edelman (foot) participated despite their injuries.

Here's a video of Edelman and quarterback Tom Brady playing catch during warmups:

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