FOXBORO — The Patriots will likely be down a veteran defender Sunday towards the Bengals.
Linebacker Jahlani Tavai, who didn’t practice Friday, gained’t play Sunday as a consequence of private causes. Tavai was restricted in Wednesday’s apply as a consequence of private causes however was a full participant Thursday.
Head coach Mike Vrabel mentioned Friday that he wouldn’t give anymore data on the matter.
Tavai has began 4 video games this season, together with the Patriots’ final three contests.
Christian Elliss, who has began seven video games this season subsequent to fellow linebacker Robert Spillane, doesn’t have an harm designation after lacking the Patriots’ final two video games with a hip harm and seems primed to return. The Patriots even have Jack Gibbens and Marte Mapu to supply depth at linebacker.
The crew additionally may elevate Otis Reese, who was just lately signed to the apply squad, to assist out on particular groups.
Tavai is in his fifth season with the Patriots. He started the season on injured reserve, nursing a calf harm. He has 19 tackles, together with one deal with for loss, in seven video games this season.
