Patriots Activate Bruschi

The New England Patriots removed linebacker Tedy Bruschi from the physically unable to perform list Saturday afternoon, making him eligible to play in tonight’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

Bruschi, who had a mild stroke in February and has not yet played this season, had to be activated by 4 p.m. Saturday to be eligible to play against Buffalo.

The Patriots’ Pro Bowl player had the stroke 10 days after helping the team win its third Super Bowl in four years. Although he said this summer that he planned to sit out the entire year, his recovery went well enough for him to come back early.

Bruschi, who continued to attend meetings during his rehab, was cleared by doctors and returned to practice Oct. 19.