New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola returned to practice Monday

Aug 16, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) catches the ball for a touchdown while defended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ahmad Black (43) during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola has missed time this preseason with an undisclosed injury. There was speculation that it was either his ankle or foot.

WR Danny Amendola, who was held out of practices and preseason game last week, returned today. Availability for Sept. 8 was never in doubt.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 26, 2013

WR Danny Amendola, DE Jermaine Cunningham return to Patriots practice. Amendola seemingly a full go, Cunningham rehabs w/strength coaches.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) August 26, 2013

Danny Amendola and Jermaine Cunningham returned to #Patriots practice today.
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) August 26, 2013

Injuries have been the norm for Danny Amendola’s career and were part of the risk involved when the Patriots decided to replace Wes Welker with Amendola. The Patriots are struggling to find reliable targets for Tom Brady lately.

They need Amendola healthy and the only official word was that Amendola’s injury “wasn’t heat related.” If healthy, Amendola could have a breakout year in Wes Welker’s place.