FOXBORO –– The New England Patriots saw two more players return to the field, as defensive linemen Jarvis Green and Mike Wright were removed from the unable-to-perform list and took part in their first practice of training camp.

Green underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason after starting a career-high 10 games and playing in all 19 last year. The seventh-year veteran recorded 64 tackles, 7 ½ sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Good enough to be a starter on most other teams, Green’s return strengthens the already-solid defensive line, as does Wright’s.

Offensive linemen Stephen Neal and Oliver Ross are the only players still on the injury list.

Ex-Giant added to roster

Jeff Shoate wasn’t with the New York Giants very long last season, but he got a heck of a parting gift: a Super Bowl ring.

The 27-year old cornerback was on the Giants’ practice squad only for the playoffs last season, but was still given a ring by the team. But Shoate hasn’t seen the bauble yet; it arrived at his California home last weekand says his wife has been wearing it around the house.

Shoate has been trying to land with a new team, which he did Saturday, when he was signed by the Patriots after Tank Williams was lost for the season with a knee injury.

“Right now there’s a few guys that are down and it’s my job to step in and hopefully … make some plays and hopefully win a spot on the team,” he said. “No matter what team you’re with, when guys go down (and) you get a chance to get on the field, you have to take advantage of it right away.”

Shoate is considered a long shot to make the final roster.

Pats practice in the rain

The Patriots held their 19th and 20th practices of training camp yesterday, though the morning session was a walk-through. The night session was held in the rain inside Gillette Stadium in full pads; it was friends and family night for team employees.

There were 17 players missing last night: QB Matt Gutierrez, WR Kelley Washington, CB Jason Webster, CB Jonathan Wilhite, CB Antwain Spann, CB Lewis Sanders, CB Mike Richardson, S James Sanders, S Rodney Harrison, FB Kyle Eckel, T Ryan O’Callaghan, G/C Russ Hochstein, T Matt Light, TE Stephen Spach and WR Sam Aiken, as well as Neal and Ross.

Tom Brady took his regular snaps, marking the first time he’s been seen throwing a football since last Monday night.

The first-team linebackers were Mike Vrabel, Tedy Bruschi, Jerod Mayo and Adalius Thomas. Pierre Woods also took a couple of snaps with Vrabel, Bruschi and Mayo.

Stephen Gostkowski finished the night session going 7-for-7 on field goals ranging from 27 to 40 yards.

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