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Three years ago, Sean Payton and Tom Brady became linked by the Dolphins' effort to get them to join forces in South Florida. Now, they're involved with AFC West rivals.

Regarding the topic of the moment, Payton shrugged at Brady's dual role as Fox broadcaster and Raiders minority owner.

"It doesn’t concern me," Payton told reporters on Wednesday. "I understand he’s part ownership with a division opponent. I get that. Then he covers games. He covers NFC games. That doesn’t bother me.”

It would be different if Brady worked for CBS, and if he were sniffing around the Broncos as part of his day job.

In theory, all Sunday afternoon games can now land with either CBS or Fox. If/when the Broncos land on Fox's "America's Game of the Week" and Brady is on the field for pregame warmups, don't be surprised if Payton keeps his players and assistant coaches in the locker room for as long as possible.

Just like his mentor, Bill Parcells, used to do.

Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw still isn't practicing.

Greenlaw missed all of the offseason program after hurting his quad while working out in April. The initial report was a tear, but the team clarified that a strain would keep Greenlaw out for eight weeks.

Greenlaw returned in time for training camp but then left practice early on July 31. He has not practiced since.

Linebacker Justin Strnad (foot) and tight end Evan Engram (back) also did not practice Wednesday. Both played Sunday, though Engram played through a calf injury that limited him last Wednesday.

Safety Talanoa Hufanga (chest) was a limited participant.

Tight end Nate Adkins (ankle) was a full participant for the first time this season, while outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (wrist) and inside linebacker Alex Singleton (thumb) also had full participation.

Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was back on the practice field Wednesday.

Goedert missed practice all of last week with a knee injury and did not play against the Chiefs last Sunday. Goedert was listed as a limited participant and will have two more days to work toward returning for this weekend's game against the Rams.

Defensive tackle Jalen Carter was also listed as limited with a shoulder injury. Carter dealt with that injury in the summer and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said this week that Carter still neeeds to work himself into game shape.

Running back Will Shipley (oblique) was the only player out of practice. Quarterback Tanner McKee (right thumb) joined Goedert and Carter as a limited participant.