Hightower, Edelman Practice at Patriots’ Fourth OTA in Foxboro

Dont’a Hightower and Julian Edelman were two key players present at the Patriots’ fourth OTA session.

Matt Dolloff

Published May 30, 2018 5:20 PM EDT

Oct 5, 2017, Tampa, FL, USA: New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont’a Hightower rushes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. (Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)

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Linebacker Dont'a Hightower and receiver Julian Edelman were two key players who participated in the Patriots' fourth of 10 organized team activities at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Wednesday. Hightower continues to recover from a torn pectoral muscle that knocked him out of the 2018 season, while Edelman is working his way back from a torn ACL.

Photos from Patriots.com revealed both Hightower and Edelman participating in drills. It's unclear whether either of them were full or limited participants.

Hightower also participated in last Thursday's OTA in Foxboro, but missed Tuesday's session.

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Thursdays OTA practice will be open to the media. Expect an update on Hightower and Edelmans statuses after that takes place.

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