Thomas (Achilles) was activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Harris (lower leg) was present for Tuesday's practice, Nick Underhill of The Athletic reports.

Thomas (Achilles) appears to be coming off the PUP list, as he's wearing pads at Tuesday's practice, Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald reports.

Brady wants to play in Thursday's preseason game against Carolina, but he isn't sure if he coach Bill Belichick will allow it, WEEI's Ryan Hannable reports.

With the release of veteran Ryan Allen, Bailey has effectively won the punting competition in New England, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Shelton has consistently received more snaps with the first team than Mike Pennel throughout training camp, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Edelman (thumb) has been removed from the Patriots' non-football injury list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.