The mystery of Stevan Ridley's absence from Wednesday's practice appears to be solved. The New England Patriots running back suffered a lower thigh bruise and was held out of practice to receive treatment, according to a source. Source: MassLive.com SteveRobWhatever's Take: The good news is the injury doesn't appear to be serious. It was rumored earlier that he was held out due to a knee injury, but it seems any worries about him missing any extended have been squashed for now.