Demps is not eligible to return under the new injured-reserve rules.
New England Patriots running back Jef Demps before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed that rookie running back Jeff Demps is done for the season after being placed on injured reserve Friday.
There was some confusion about Demps' status since the NFL instituted a new rule that allows teams to place one player on short-term injured reserve, but Demps would have had to remain on the 53-man through Tuesday to be eligible.
Demps, who won a silver medal as a member of the U.S. 4 x 100 relay team at the Olympics, suffered a leg injury against the Giants in the preseason finale. He is signed through 2014.
PRACTICE PEEK: Safety Steve Gregory, running backs Danny Woodhead and Shane Vereen, and tight end Visanthe Shiacoe were not at Sunday's full-pads practice.
Offensive lineman Nick McDonald was not dressed for the session and tight end Aaron Hernandez retreated to the locker room at the start of the session without a member of the training staff. He did not return during the period that is open to media.
Safety Patrick Chung wore a red non-contact jersey.
Dot, dot, dot: The Patriots signed fullback James Develin (6-foot-3, 251 pounds) to the practice squad. He served on the Bengals practice squad last season after a stint in the United Football League. ... Guard Brian Waters still has not reported to work. He signed last year on Sept. 4 and was ready in time for the opener. ... Rookie defensive end Chandler Jones is excited for the opener, though he is still trying to learn how to manage all the free time he has a professional. ... Players are back for practice Monday before having the day off Tuesday.