FOXBORO — The Patriots are banged up at three key positions in a brief week earlier than Thursday evening’s sport in opposition to the Jets.
Operating backs Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) and linebackers Christian Elliss (hip) and Jack Gibbens (hamstring) had been restricted in Tuesday’s apply. Broad receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was additionally restricted within the non-padded apply.
Tight finish Austin Hooper (concussion) and defensive deal with Joshua Farmer (ankle) didn’t take part.
Stevenson, Elliss and Boutte all missed Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers with accidents. Jennings suffered his harm midgame and didn’t end. Gibbens led the staff in tackles within the 28-23 win.
If Stevenson and Jennings can’t play Thursday, anticipate rookie TreVeyon Henderson to hold the load for the second straight week. Veteran D’Ernest Johnson might be elevated off the apply squad for the third straight sport. The staff additionally has Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker on their apply squad.
The Patriots have Jahlani Tavai and Marte Mapu obtainable to play subsequent to Robert Spillane at linebacker. Additionally they elevated Darius Harris off of the apply squad final week for depth.
If Boutte can’t play, meaning extra snaps for Mack Hollins, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Williams and probably DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. Hollins and Williams had massive video games in Boutte’s absence final week.
The Patriots are shallow at tight finish behind starter Hunter Henry. Fullback Jack Westover can change again over to tight finish. The staff additionally has two tight ends on their apply squad in Thomas Odukoya and C.J. Dippre. Dippre might be elevated off of the apply squad. Odukoya has a apply squad exemption, since he’s a global pathway program participant, so he must be signed to the 53-man roster with a purpose to play.
Farmer has been lively for each sport as a reserve behind Milton Williams, Christian Barmore and Khyris Tonga. If Farmer can’t play, then Cory Durden might proceed to tackle a much bigger function. Rookie Eric Gregory can also be on the 53-man roster. He has but to be lively for a sport, so that might change Thursday.
