FOXBORO — Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai and defensive sort out Eric Gregory had been lacking from the crew’s closing apply earlier than they journey to tackle the Bengals this Sunday.
Tavai and Gregory had been the one gamers absent firstly of Friday’s apply.
Tavai was restricted in Wednesday’s apply for private causes however was a full participant Thursday. Gregory has not been listed on this week’s damage report.
If Gregory, who was claimed off waivers from the Bengals this summer season, performs on Sunday, he may tackle an even bigger function with Milton Williams on injured reserve with an ankle damage. The Patriots even have Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, Cory Durden and rookie Joshua Farmer on their defensive sort out depth chart.
Tavai is a rotational defender who mixes in with Christian Elliss and Jack Gibbens subsequent to Robert Spillane at linebacker. The crew additionally has Marte Mapu on the place.
