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.

The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, who had surgery in May to repair the ruptured right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in Boston’s Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the New York Knicks, was seen walking without a boot or brace.

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