With Stefon Diggs just 10 months removed from his ACL injury, it was not really a surprise the 31-year-old receiver didn't play for the Patriots in the team's preseason opener Friday night. But an extremely cryptic answer from head coach Mike Vrabel suggests Diggs' absence against the Washington Commanders was not only a health-related decision.

Right tackle Morgan Moses, whom the team has been easing back onto the field this summer as he recovers from an injury, also participated in Sunday’s practice and will also be in Minnesota. Rookie Marcus Bryant started in his place in Friday’s preseason game against the Commanders.