Vince Wilfork a no-show again

FOXBORO - Patriots [team stats] nose tackle Vince Wilfork [stats] is scheduled to appear at an event in support of his diabetes charity tomorrow. That would be the first time he’d be seen in a while.

That’s because Wilfork, who has one year remaining on his contract with the team, was absent once again from yesterday’s voluntary workout at Gillette Stadium. While Wilfork is not required to be in attendance, his desire for a contract extension is well known.

The first time the situation could become an issue is next Wednesday, when the team’s mandatory minicamp requires players to be present.

There were 13 players missing from this morning’s workout, which, like last Tuesday, was open to the media. Among them were linebacker Jerod Mayo, safety Brandon Meriweather, running back Sammy Morris and defensive lineman Jarvis Green.

Those present that weren’t there last Tuesday were linebacker Tedy Bruschi [stats] and offensive lineman Al Johnson. Bruschi’s mother passed away last week.

(bostonherald.com)