All that said, it's still a good sign to see Tatum walking without a boot and moving well at the New England Patriots' practice on Wednesday. There also have been videos on social media of Tatum working out in the Celtics' practice facility weight room.

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum offered an encouraging update about his injury rehab during his appearance at a recent Patriots practice.

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