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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- With his four-game Deflategate suspension completed, Tom Brady was eligible to step back into the New England Patriots team facility on Monday for the first time in a month.But if he was there, no one was willing to say.Only a handful of Bradys teammates appeared in the locker room after attending position group meetings and none of them acknowledged laying eyes on their quarterback.I havent seen him yet, receiver and special teams captain Matt Slater said.No, tackle Nate Solder responded when asked if hed run into No. 12.Maybe receiver Chris Hogan happened to catch a glimpse?I havent seen him.Was he on the premises, at least?I cant answer that question, Slater said.Its possible Brady may have not been the building. Though both he and defensive end Rob Ninkovich -- whose four-game suspension for violating the NFLs policy on performance-enhancing substance ended Monday -- were allowed to be back, its unclear when the team must make room on its 53-man roster to accommodate their returns.Coach Bill Belichick was less than forthcoming when he was asked that question during his teleconference Monday morning.I dont have an exact answer for that right this second, he said. Why dont you call the league and ask them? Im sure they have the answers.The Patriots announced later that they released TE Clay Harbor. Harbor appeared in three games with New England, mainly on special teams, and did not register any statistics.The players are off Tuesday, so if Brady and Ninkovich havent been officially activated yet, it appears Wednesday may be the earliest that would take place.Whenever it happens, Slater said, the presence of their team leader would be welcomed as the Patriots turn their attention to Sundays trip to Cleveland.We know what type of player hes been for this team. We know what type of leader hes been for this team, Slater said. But all that being said, we all have a job to do with him here now. So were excited about the challenges that lie ahead.Solder said having their third different quarterback in the huddle in five games wont affect their preparations.That doesnt matter because we have a job, Solder said. We have to block the guys in front of us. It doesnt matter whos behind us. 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It was nice to be able to do that today.Francoeur hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning Sunday, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1.Francoeurs seventh home run this season came off Andrew Bailey (3-1), who has allowed 19 earned runs in his last 16 2/3 innings.Mauricio Cabrera (2-0), the fourth of six Atlanta pitchers, pitched a one-hit seventh.Jimmy Paredes entered as a defensive replacement in the seventh and homered against Chris Withrow in the eighth. Jim Johnson pitched a hitless ninth for his sixth save in nine chances. After Tommy Josephs leadoff walk, Aaron Altherr grounded into a double play and Carlos Ruiz struck out.Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff faced one over the minimum and struck out one in five innings, throwing 34 of 51 pitches for strikes. Jace Peterson reached on an infield single in the fourth, but Eickhoff got Freddie Freeman to ground into a double play.Eickhoff was replaced by David Hernandez to begin the sixth following a 24-minute rain delay.Not taking any chances when you sit for a half hour, manager Pete Mackanin said.Bailey blamed himself for not doing his job.Clearly Im struggling, he said. Its frustrating to go through this, especially when Eicks start gets cut short and they need me to step up and throw a zero.Philadelphias offense missed on a couple of chances through the first five innings. Aaron Altherr ran through third-base coach Juann Samuels sign and was thrown out at third.ddddddddddddFrancoeurs homer was his first at Turner Field as a Brave since June 24, 2009, against the Yankees.When I was 22 or 23, it was like, `Oh, Ill do it again tomorrow, he said. It was a good opportunity to get in there today and contribute.Braves starter Joel De La Cruz gave up three hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings in his third big league start. The 27-year-old made his first start and eighth appearance since July 4, when he gave up seven runs -- four earned -- in the second inning of an 8-2 loss at Philadelphia.HELP ON THE WAYWith the majors least productive offense, Atlanta is eager to have slugger Matt Kemp in the lineup after Saturday nights trade with San Diego. The 31-year-old outfielder is to make his Braves debut Tuesday against Pittsburgh. Kemp was acquired for troubled outfielder Hector Olivera and $10.5 million.SLUMPING FRANCOMaikel Franco is hitless in 17 at-bats, dropping his batting average to .297.BEEN A WHILEWhen the Phillies scored four runs in the eighth of Saturdays 9-5 win, it marked the first time since 1992 that they sent nine straight batters to the plate in an inning without getting a hit. Atlanta walked four, committed two fielding errors and hit a batter.TRAINERS ROOMAtlanta LHP Matt Marksberry was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a rotator cuff inflammation. INF Daniel Castro was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.UP NEXT:Phillies: RHP Zach Eflin (3-4) is to start Tuesday against San Francisco. He allowed five hits and no earned runs in six innings of a no-decision June 24 at the Giants.Braves: RHP Mike Foltynewicz (4-4) is slated to pitch Tuesday against Pittsburgh. ' ' '