Each day of training camp, we’ll check in on Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is recovering from an ACL tear.

Before Mike Vrabel launched himself into a fight between New England Patriots and Washington Commanders players, the most notable storyline at the start of Wednesday’s joint practice was the absence of star wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

After an early absence during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Commanders, veteran receiver Stefon Diggs was a contributor during competitive 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 work.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is cleared to practice for the first day of training camp Wednesday after passing his physical, head coach Mike Vrabel said. Diggs tore his right ACL in Week 8 of last season with the Houston Texans.

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Though he’d been a full participant throughout the summer, Stefon Diggs was not present for the start of Wednesday’s joint practice with the Washington Commanders.