The New England Patriots welcomed the Washington Commanders to Foxborough for a joint practice on Wednesday. It was a highly competitive and physical practice that ended with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel showing off a little blood on the side of his face.

Tatum — who suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during the Eastern Conference Semifinals in May — was walking gingerly around the field without a walking boot.

The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, who had surgery in May to repair the ruptured right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in Boston’s Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the New York Knicks, was seen walking without a boot or brace.