HARROW ON THE HILL, England — One of the Patriots’ most promising young players wasn’t spotted at Friday’s practice at the Harrow School outside of London.

Wide receiver Javon Baker, who’s dealing with an illness, per MassLive.com’s Mark Daniels, was not present during the portion of Friday’s practice open to reporters.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson did make the trip and returned to practice for the first time since Week 5. Stevenson has been <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/17/two-patriots-starters-absent-from-final-practice-before-london-trip/">dealing with a foot injury</a> that caused him to miss the Patriots’ Week 6 loss to the Texans.

Practice squad safety Mark Perry and offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, who <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/17/patriots-rule-out-vederian-lowe-ensuring-seven-offensive-line-combo/">was ruled out</a> Thursday night with an ankle injury, also were not present.

The Harrow School, which his housing Patriots practice Friday, is a full boarding school in England for boys aged 13 to 18, per the school. It was founded in 1572 by Queen Elizabeth I, and notable alumni include Sir Winston Churchill, first Indian Prime Minster Jawaharlal Nehru and actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

A key Patriots offensive starter returned to practice Friday, while a promising young receiver was a surprise absence.{ai:summary}<p>Wide receiver Javon Baker missed practice due to illness, while running back Rhamondre Stevenson returned after a foot injury. Other players, including Mark Perry and Vederian Lowe, were also absent due to injuries. </p><p>The Patriots are currently practicing at Harrow School in England, a historic boarding school founded in 1572. #sports</p>

Patriots practice: Rhamondre Stevenson returns, Javon Baker a surprise absence

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