Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman miss Wednesday practice

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Julian Edelman were absent from Wednesday's practice.

Brady is nursing a knee injury that prevented him from practicing until late last week. A regular on the injury report, Brady is expected to play on Sunday (1 p.m. ET) when the Patriots (9-2) host the Los Angeles Rams (4-7).

Brady has returned from a four-game suspension to complete 175 of 256 passes for 2,201 yards with 18 touchdowns against one interception this season.

Gronkowski returned from a chest/lung injury in Sunday's 22-17 victory over the New York Jets, but exited in the first quarter with a back ailment. Gronkowski is averaging a team-best 21.6 yards per reception.

Edelman, who has played in every game this season, has been plagued by a foot injury since Oct. 6. Edelman leads the team in receptions (64) and receiving yards (617).