Any lingering fears stemming from Brady’s brief absence were quelled Thursday afternoon. Wearing a brace on his left knee, the same one he’s worn since tearing his ACL in the 2008 season opener, the quarterback returned to practice and showed no lingering effects. In 7-on-7 dills, he completed his fist six passes and did not appear to have a noticeable limp. The rest of the joint session with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was completed at half speed.