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Jordy McElroy

Patriots Week 14 injury report: Multiple players ruled out vs Steelers

The New England Patriots will be down two of their best offensive playmakers in Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

It didn’t come as any surprise seeing running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Demario Douglas both being listed as out for the game. But that doesn’t make it sting any less for a Patriots team that couldn’t afford more bad luck on the offensive side of the ball.

The team also ruled out offensive tackle Riley Reiff, who is done for the season after missing the injured reserve deadline, along with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and cornerback Shaun Wade.

Here’s the full injury report for both teams on Wednesday:

New England Patriots

Player Injury Tuesday Wednesday Game Status
WR Demario Douglas Concussion DNP DNP Out
RB Rhamondre Stevenson Ankle DNP DNP Out
DL Christian Barmore Shoulder LP LP Questionable
LB Chris Board Back LP Active
WR Kayshon Boutte Shoulder LP LP Out
OT Trent Brown Ankle/Hand LP LP Questionable
WR DeVante Parker Knee LP LP Questionable
OL Riley Reiff Knee LP LP Out
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Ankle LP LP Questionable
CB Shaun Wade Illness LP Out

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player Injury Tuesday Wednesday Game Status
QB Kenny Pickett Ankle DNP DNP Out
RB Najee Harris Knee DNP DNP Questionable
S James Pierre Shoulder DNP DNP Out
DT Keeanu Benton Oblique LP Active
C Mason Cole Neck LP LP Questionable
LB Elandon Roberts Groin LP LP Questionable
DT Cam Heyward Not injury-related (Rest) LP Active
G Isaac Seumalo Shoulder LP DNP Questionable
S Minkah Fitzpatrick Hand FP Active
DT Montravious Adams Sr. Ankle FP Active

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

The Patriots will have their depth tested on the backend of the defense without Wade in the lineup. Of course, none of that even matters if the team can’t score points.

Douglas and Stevenson both being gone will only make things worse for the struggling offense.

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