THE New England Patriots The injury report for Thursday’s practice revealed several key injuries.
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Center Ben Brown, who missed last week’s game with a concussion, was still out. Rookie Ja’Lynn Polk was also out with a shoulder injury.
There were 10 Patriots players listed as limited participants, including Drake Maye, Kyle Dugger and Hunter Henry. Maye is expected to play in the season finale against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but is dealing with a hand injury.
Here are the full injury reports for the Patriots and Bills on Thursday:
New England Patriots
Did not participate
C Ben Brown, concussion
CB Christian Gonzalez, concussion
WR Ja’Lynn Polk, shoulder
Limited participation
S Kyle Dugger, ankle/quadriceps
TE Hunter Henry, foot
LB Anfernee Jennings, knee
LB Titus Leo, Ankle
QB Drake Maye, right hand
S Jabrill peppers, hamstrings
S Brenden Schooler, Abdomen
LB Sione Takitaki, knee
LB Jahlani Tavai, groin
OT Caedan Wallace, ankle
BUFFALO TICKETS
Limited participation
LB Terrel Bernard, Quad
S Damar Hamlin, Ribs
DB Cam Lewis, shoulder
S Taylor Rapp, neck
WR Curtis Samuel, ribs
The Patriots are 3-13 this season with no hope of making the playoffs. They could choose to play their starters against the Bills on Sunday or use this game to take a look at some of the other players on their roster.
If the season ended today, the Patriots would hold the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, a win would put that draft pick in jeopardy.
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This article was originally published on Patriots Wire: Patriots Week 18 injury report: Top defender remains out Thursday
