Tom Brady injures throwing hand ahead of AFC Championship
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady suffered a right hand injury Wednesday when a teammate accidentally ran into him during practice ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to the Boston Herald.
The Patriots' injury report listed Brady as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, the team's first of the week. The quarterback also skipped a scheduled news conference to meet with the team's medical staff.
The Herald reported that X-rays showed no structural damage and the injury would not keep Brady from playing in the game.
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Brady appeared on the Patriots' weekly injury report several times during the latter half of the regular season with both an Achilles tendon and left shoulder injury.
The 40-year-old has never missed a playoff start during his 18-year career.
With a win Sunday, the Patriots would reach their eighth Super Bowl in Brady's 18-year career. New England has reached seven consecutive AFC championship games, an NFL record.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.