The New England Patriots dropped their first injury report coming off the bye week on Wednesday.
Wide receiver Javon Baker and cornerback Marcus Jones were the only two players listed as non-participants. Baker is currently in concussion protocol for a head injury, and Jones is battling an illness.
Offensive guard Cole Strange was back on the practice field after being activated from the reserve/PUP list, and tackle Caedan Wallace was also on the field as a limited participant.
The Patriots had 10 players limited at Wednesday’s practice, while the Arizona Cardinals had three non-participants and five players limited ahead of the Week 15 matchup.
Patriots injury report
Did not participate
WR Javon Baker, Concussion
CB Marcus Jones, Illness
Limited participation
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
CB Christian Gonzalez, Shoulder
LB Anfernee Jennings, Knee
T Vederian Lowe, Shoulder
S Jabrill Peppers, Knee
DT Jaquelin Roy, Foot
OL Cole Strange, Knee
LB Sione Takitaki, Knee
OT Caedan Wallace, Ankle
DE Deatrich Wise Jr., Foot
Cardinals injury report
Did not participate
OL Kelvin Beachum, Not Injury Related – Rest
RB Emari Demercado, Back
P Blake Gillikin, Right Foot
Limited participation
CB Elijah Jones, Ankle
DL Naquan Jones, Shoulder
DL Roy Lopez, Ankle
TE Trey McBride, Knee
DL Darius Robinson, Calf
Cole Strange injury update
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said on Wednesday that he’s hopeful Cole Strange will be available to play on Sunday. The 2022 first-round draft pick can play at both the center and guard positions. So it’ll be interesting to see how he’s utilized when he’s finally back in the lineup.
Javon Baker injury update
Javon Baker is currently in concussion protocol, which could impact his availability for Sunday’s game. There was hope he’d get more opportunities after K.J. Osborn was waived by the team on Tuesday.
Marcus Jones injury update
Marcus Jones was seen walking through the Patriots’ locker room wearing a mask before missing practice. So he’s clearly dealing with some form of illness ahead of Sunday’s game.
