Whatever is left of the New England Patriots was back on the practice field on Wednesday in preparation for Sunday’s divisional clash with the Miami Dolphins.
The injury bug has bitten the team hard. They’ve lost a team captain in back-to-back weeks. First, it was linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley going down with a torn pec, and now, the team is dealing with the devastating news that longtime center David Andrews is expected to undergo surgery for a season-ending shoulder injury.
On Wednesday, there were 15 names in total on the injury report, including veteran wide receiver K.J. Osborn, who did not practice.
Here’s the first full injury report for the Patriots in Week 5:
Did not participate
C David Andrews, Shoulder
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
WR K.J. Osborn, Shoulder
S Jabrill Peppers, Shoulder
T Caedan Wallace, Ankle
Limited participation
TE Jaheim Bell, Neck
WR Kendrick Bourne, Knee
LB Anfernee Jennings, Shoulder
CB Jonathan Jones, Shoulder
G Michael Jordan, Ankle
C Nick Leverett, Ankle
T Vederian Lowe, Knee
S Marte Mapu, Calf
G Layden Robinson, Ankle/Wrist
LB Sione Takitaki, Knee
Bourne, Mapu and Takitaki all returned after spending the first four weeks of the season on the PUP list. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo didn’t rule out the possibility they could be ready to play as soon as Sunday.
“I wouldn’t say it’s unrealistic,” Mayo said on Wednesday. “We have to see how the next couple of days go.”
