FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Recently signed veteran defensive lineman Alan Branch did not participate in practice on Thursday, though the team said it was not injury related.

The rest of the New England Patriots' injury report remained unchanged from Wednesday.

Defensive end Chandler Jones (hip) is still not participating in practices.

The limited participants are rookie defensive lineman Dominique Easley (knee), rookie offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (finger) and core special teamers Nate Ebner (finger) and Matthew Slater (shoulder).

Quarterback Tom Brady (ankle), cornerback Brandon Browner (ankle) and linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee) remain full participants in practice.