The New England Patriots face early hurdles as training camp begins, with key players sidelined on injury lists. Wide receiver Mack Hollins, tight end Austin Hooper, offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, and linebacker Jahlani Tavai start on the PUP list,

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was cleared to return to practice less than nine months after tearing the ACL in his right knee, according to ESPN. The 31-year-old Diggs will be on the field Wednesday for his first training camp with the Patriots after avoiding the physically unable to perform list.

Diggs tore his right ACL last October with the Houston Texans, and he has been rehabbing it ever since. It's a remarkable turnaround in a short timeframe for the veteran 31-year-old receiver, who signed a three-year, $69 million deal that included $26 million in bonuses and guaranteed money.