The banged-up New England Patriots were due some good news for a change, and they finally got it at Wednesday's practice with star wideout A.J. Brown and fullback Reggie Gilliam returning.

Gilliam is designated to return from injured reserve after being sidelined with a knee injury. He was one of the Patriots' big signings in the offseason. His elite blocking and offensive playmaking abilities pushed New England to sign him away from the AFC East division rival Buffalo Bills.

There's hope that Gilliam's return will help spark the Patriots' rushing attack.

Meanwhile, Brown has missed the last two games due to a knee flare-up. The Patriots' receiving corps has been slim pickings with both Brown and Romeo Doubs sidelined with injuries. There's no guarantee that Brown is going to play on Sunday, but he is planning to travel with the team to Munich to at least give himself a shot.

Along with two players returning, the Patriots also revealed that cornerback Carlton Davis III, offensive lineman Ben Brown and running back TreVeyon Henderson have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.

Here's the full injury report for the Patriots on Wednesday:

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