Patriots running back Shane Vereen has returned to practice and has shed the brace on his hand, the Boston Herald has reported. Vereen has been on short-term IR since Week 1 with a wrist injury. He will not be eligible for game action until Week 10.
Vereen was the team's most used and effective back in the season opener. He led the team in carries with 14 and yards with 101. He added seven receptions for 58 yards. It remains to be seen if he regains that status upon his return.