Elliss (illness) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Elliss upgraded to limited participation Thursday after not practicing to start the week Wednesday. Though the severity of the illness is still unclear, his participation is a trend in the right direction for Sunday. Friday's practice will give a clearer understanding of his availability for Week 16 against the Ravens. The 26-year-old has 76 tackles (33 solo), three pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Patriots' Robert Spillane: No practice Wednesday
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Spillane (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Spillane didn't play at all in New England's Week 15 loss due to a foot injury, despite officially being active, and now he's managing an ankle issue. The fact that he was unable to practice to start the week is concerning, but he'll still have two days to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
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Patriots' Harold Landry: Back on injury report
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Landry (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Landry has been on the injury report with a knee injury since late November. He's played in every game since, so he should be available for New England's Week 16 matchup against the Ravens.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Sidelined to begin week
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Jones (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Jones has not missed a game this season and has only been on the injury report once this season with an elbow injury. It's unclear if his availability for a Week 16 matchup against Baltimore is in doubt, but Jones' potential absence would hurt the Patriots' secondary and special teams units.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: No practice to begin week
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Elliss (illness) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Elliss played a season-high 86 percent of snaps in Sunday's loss to Buffalo, but he's now sidelined to begin the week. The nature of his illness, or whether it may jeopardize his status for the Patriots' Week 16 matchup against Baltimore, is unclear.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Dealing with hip issue
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Davis (hip) did not practice Wednesday.
Davis missed about one-third of Sunday's game against Buffalo with a groin injury. It's unclear if this hip issue is related, or if it will jeopardize his availability for New England's Week 16 matchup against Baltimore.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Registers 10 stops in Week 15 loss
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Jones tallied 10 tackles (eight solo), notched five yards on two punt returns and recovered his own fumble Sunday in a loss to the Bills.
Jones' tackle total was second-highest on New England in the tough defeat. The fourth-year defensive back's fumble recovery came after he muffed a punt in the first quarter, so he at least avoided what could have been a disastrous mistake. Jones continues to play a key role both on defense and special teams for the Patriots.
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Patriots' Jaylinn Hawkins: Racks up 11 stops Sunday
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Hawkins totaled 11 tackles (four solo) and a defensed pass in Sunday's Week 15 loss to Buffalo.
Hawkins led New England in tackles in the losing effort. In doing so, he set a season-high mark and reached double digits in stops for the first time this year. Hawkins is up to 62 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including two interceptions) through 12 games in his second campaign with the Patriots.
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Patriots' Jack Gibbens: Takes down QB in Week 15 loss
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Gibbens logged nine tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, Sunday in a loss to the Bills.
Gibbens finished third on the Patriots in tackles in the loss. Among his stops was a first-quarter takedown of Josh Allen on third down, resulting in a Buffalo punt. The sack was the first of the season for Gibbens, who has recorded 61 tackles and two defensed passes through 14 contests.
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Giants' Caleb Murphy: Claimed by Giants
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The Giants claimed Murphy off waivers from the Patriots on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
The Giants utilized their top waiver priority to make an addition at linebacker. Murphy played in 11 contests for the Patriots this season, logging 14 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks. The strongside linebacker is a strong special teamer who will also provide depth at a position that has been weakened due to the absence of Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) and Victor Dimukeje (knee).
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Patriots' Chad Muma: Signs with New England
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The Patriots signed Muma to the active roster Tuesday.
Muma was signed off the Colts' practice squad. The linebacker played in five games for the team, logging five tackles, including three solo tackles, over the 32 defensive snaps he was on the field. The signing will stabilize the depth in the Patriots' linebacker room caused by the absence of Robert Spillane (foot).
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Caleb Murphy: Time up with Patriots
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Murphy was waived by the Patriots on Monday.
Murphy has played with both the Patriots and Chargers this season, most recently seeing time exclusively on special teams. He should have a decent chance to catch on with a new team.
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Patriots' Robert Spillane: No snaps Sunday
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Spillane (foot) didn't play any snaps despite being active for Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills, Chris Mason of MassLive.com reports.
The 30-year-old was battling a foot injury leading up to the game, being listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters after Sunday's loss that Spillane went through warmups and the team made a decision in the linebacker's best interest. Spillane's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 16 matchup against the Ravens on Sunday.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Returns vs. Buffalo
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Davis (groin) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Davis had his groin injury evaluated by medical staff, but he has been cleared to return to Sunday's game. Charles Woods will revert to a rotational role in the secondary now that Davis is back.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Leaves game with groin injury
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Davis (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Buffalo, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Davis went to the locker room after sustaining a groin injury, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Charles Woods has come into the game at outside corner in Davis' absence.
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Patriots' Harold Landry: Ready for Week 15
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Landry (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Landry was limited Wednesday and did not practice Thursday, but he resumed handling full on-field reps at Friday's session. The veteran pass rusher has already tallied 7.5 sacks across 13 regular-season appearances, including 2.0 sacks in his last two games. He'll look to continue his streak versus Josh Allen and Buffalo.
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Patriots' Harold Landry: Downgrades to DNP on Thursday
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Landry (knee) isn't practicing Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Landry is trending in the wrong direction after being listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. That being said, he was listed with a knee injury prior to each of New England's last two games ahead of a Week 14 bye but managed to play both times. Landry's participation level at Friday's practice and subsequent injury designation, or lack thereof, on Friday's injury report will be worth tracking ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills.
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Patriots' Brenden Schooler: Full participant in practice
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Schooler (ankle) was a full participant in New England's practice Wednesday.
Schooler returned to practice for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury in the Week 12 win over the Bengals. Now healthy, the 28-year-old should continue to contribute on special teams during Sunday's matchup against Buffalo.
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Patriots' Harold Landry: Still on injury report
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Landry (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Landry has been on the injury report with a knee issue for the last couple of weeks, but he's managed to suit up anyway. Given that he's starting the week with a limited session, he should be in good position to play in New England's Week 15 showdown with the Bills.
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Patriots' Khyiris Tonga: Returns to full practice
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Tonga (chest) logged a full practice Wednesday.
Tonga missed New England's Week 13 win over the Giants with a chest injury, though he had the team's bye week to pick up extra rest. He's in to return for a pivotal Week 15 showdown with the Bills.
