(WHDH) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady told the media Tuesday that the injury he suffered in practice prior to the AFC Championship game is still not healed.
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“My hand? It’s getting better. It’s not quite where I want to be,” Brady said when asked about his right hand, which was covered with a black glove.
Brady reportedly had to have 12 stitches after gashing his thumb during a hand-off to Rex Burkhead. The injury appeared to be a non-factor against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Brady hopes to be in a better place before the Super Bowl.
“It’s obviously a very important part of my body,” Brady said. “I just want it to be as healthy as possible for the game on Sunday.”
Brady said Under Armour made him a special glove for his Super Bowl preparations.
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“It’s a great glove. It’s got a lot of recovery in it. That’s what I need at this time,” Brady said.
Brady threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns in a comeback win over the Jaguars to secure a Super Bowl birth.
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