Vildor was released by the Patriots on Tuesday.
Vildor will hit the open market after compiling seven total tackles (six solo), a pass defensed and a forced fumble while appearing in the Patriots' last five contests. The cornerback could return to the practice squad with New England in the near future.
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Patriots' Gabe Jacas: Nursing knee injury
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Jacas (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against Miami, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Jacas suffered a knee injury in the second half, and he may now be forced to miss the final stretch of the game. In his absence, Elijah Ponder and Dre'Mont Jones will operate as the team's two primary options at outside linebacker versus the Dolphins.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Cleared for Week 8
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Elliss (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Elliss has been cleared to play Sunday after working through a chest injury during Week 8 prep. He has 51 tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble through seven regular-season games.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Good to go against Miami
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Davis (neck) is active against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Davis has been cleared to return form a three-game absence due to a neck injury he picked up in Week 4 against the Bills. He'll resume his starting role at outside cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez while Charles Woods provides depth at the position.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Uncertain to suit up Sunday
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Davis (neck) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 contest in Miami.
Davis hasn't played since Week 4 because of a neck injury. It's promising that he logged a trio of full practices this week, but New England isn't yet committing to him returning to action against the Dolphins. Should Davis end up missing the matchup, Charles Woods would likely draw another start.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Questionable despite full practices
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Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Elliss's practice reps were not restricted during Week 8 prep, yet the veteran linebacker has been tagged as questionable due to a chest injury. Darius Muasau, Erick Hunter and rookie sixth-rounder Namdi Obiazor would all be candidates for defensive snaps at inside linebacker if Elliss is unable to play Sunday.
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Patriots' Channing Canada: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Canada (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Canada appears to have finally overcome the hamstring injury he suffered during Week 4 prep. The cornerback is on pace to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins as a depth addition to the Patriots' secondary behind starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis (neck).
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Patriots' Karon Prunty: Full participant Wednesday
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Prunty (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Prunty logged full practice participation for the first time since sustaining his hamstring injury during the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Bills. If the cornerback can continue to log full sessions through Friday's practice, he should be all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins as a meaningful depth addition to the Patriots' secondary.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Full participant Wednesday
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Davis (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Davis has finally returned to full participation after missing three consecutive games with a neck injury. The starting cornerback should be able to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins as long as he maintains full participation through Friday's practice session.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Notches sack in loss
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Jones registered nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned one punt for 19 yards in Thursday's loss to the Bears.
Jones finished second on New England in stops behind Christian Elliss (13). He also notched his first sack of the campaign, bringing down Caleb Williams on a second-down play near the end of the first half, though Chicago scored a touchdown on its following snap. Jones is off to a strong start to the campaign, recording 36 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) and five defensed passes (including an interception) through seven contests.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Paces Pats in stops Thursday
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Elliss tallied 13 tackles (eight solo) in a Week 7 loss to Chicago on Thursday.
Elliss' 13 stops not only led New England, they also tied a career-best mark. The veteran linebacker logged a 100 percent defensive snap share for the fourth time this season and posted his second double-digit tackle performance. Elliss set a career best with 94 regular-season stops over 15 games last season, and he's on pace to easily surpass that mark with 51 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) through seven contests in 2026.
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Patriots' Craig Woodson: Suiting up at Chicago
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Woodson (shoulder) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Woodson has been nursing a nagging shoulder issue since picking it up back in Week 2 versus the Steelers, but he'll tough it out for the fourth straight contest in Week 7. He projects to start at safety next to veteran Kevin Byard on Thursday.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Will be available Thursday
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Elliss (chest) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.
Elliss was able to practice at full speed during the week despite the chest issue he was tending to, and it won't hold him out of action on gameday either. He's on the fringe of the IDP radar in some formats for a Week 7 matchup against a run-first Bears offense.
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Patriots' Kevin Byard: Suiting up Thursday
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Byard (chest) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.
Byard dealt with a minor chest issue during the week that stuck him with a 'questionable' tag Wednesday, but as expected, he'll be available for Week 7. He figures to play a near-every down role against a run-heavy Chicago offense.
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Patriots' Channing Canada: Won't play against Chicago
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Canada (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Canada, Carlton Davis (neck) and Karon Prunty (hamstring) will all be sidelined for Thursday night's contest, which leaves Christian Gonzalez and Charles Woods as the starters at outside cornerback while Kindle Vildor and Elliott Davison provide depth. It will be the fourth consecutive game that Canada will miss due to a hamstring injury, and his next chance to return is Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Patriots' Karon Prunty: Missing third consecutive game
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Prunty (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Prunty will be sidelined for a third-straight game due to a hamstring injury that he picked up during the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Bills. With Carlton Davis (neck) and Channing Canada (hamstring) also ruled out, Charles Woods and Christian Gonzalez will serve as the Patriots' starting outside cornerbacks for Thursday night's game while Elliott Davison and Kindle Vildor provide depth at the position. Prunty's next chance to play is Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Questionable with chest injury
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Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears.
Elliss logged three consecutive full practices during Week 7 prep. The linebacker overcame his chest injury in each session and should do the same for Thursday night's game.
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Patriots' Kevin Byard: Questionable for Week 7
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Byard (chest) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears.
Byard logged three consecutive full practices during Week 7 prep while dealing with a chest injury. The safety will almost certainly suit up for Thursday's contest and play through what appears to be a minor issue.
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Patriots' Craig Woodson: Questionable for TNF
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Woodson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears.
Woodson has been dealing with a persistent shoulder injury since Week 4. The strong safety suited up while dealing with the issue in both Week 5 and Week 6, playing 83 percent and 100 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps in the contests, respectively. Woodson should continue the trend established in previous weeks by suiting up for Thursday's game against the Bears.
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Patriots' Charles Woods: Good to go for Week 6
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Woods (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Woods aggravated a shoulder injury in Week 5 against the Raiders, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after logging a full practice Friday. He has 22 tackles (16 solo) and three pass defenses through the first five games of the regular season.
