NFL-- Patriots quarterback Mac Jones returns to practise

Mac Jones had an ankle injury against the Baltimore Ravens.

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The New England Patriots can breathe a little easier after quarterback Mac Jones returned to practise for the first time since his injury.

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It looks quiet possible that Mac Jones will play in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.

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A "severe" high ankle sprain typically keeps players out for up to six weeks.

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In case, if Mac Jones will not be completely fit then a backup quarterback Brian Hoyer will play.

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The Patriots selected Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Jones led the team to a playoff berth in his rookie season and was named to the Pro Bowl.

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Hoyer became an undrafted free agent in the NFL in 2009.

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Hoyer has appeared in eight different games for eight different teams, which ranks second in league history (behind only Ryan Fitzpatrick).

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