The New England Patriots officially will be without their starting right tackle for Sunday’s matchup with the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Marcus Cannon (concussion) was ruled out for the game after sitting out all three practices this week. Swing tackle LaAdrian Waddle is expected to start in his place.
This will be Waddle’s second start of the season. He also got the nod in a Week 2 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which Cannon missed with a calf injury.
Ten Patriots players are listed as questionable, including tight end Rob Gronkowski. Gronkowski has been limited in practice with a knee injury in recent weeks and now is dealing with a back ailment, as well, according to Friday’s injury report.
Any back issue is cause for concern for Gronkowski, who underwent his third major back surgery in 2016.
Defensive end John Simon (shoulder) and defensive tackle Malcom Brown (knee) also are listed as questionable after sitting out last week’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (knee) and wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) both practice in a limited capacity Friday after sitting out Thursday. Both are listed as questionable.
Here is the full injury report for both teams:
PATRIOTS
OUT
OT Marcus Cannon – Concussion
QUESTIONABLE
DT Malcom Brown – Knee
WR Julian Edelman – Heel
WR Josh Gordon – Hamstring
DE Geneo Grissom – Ankle
TE Rob Gronkowski – Ankle/Back
TE Jacob Hollister – Hamstring
RB Sony Michel – Knee
CB Eric Rowe – Groin
DE John Simon – Shoulder
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. – Ankle/Knee
BEARS
DOUBTFUL
DB Marcus Cooper Sr. – Hamstring
QUESTIONABLE
LB Khalil Mack – Ankle
DB Bryce Callahan – Ankle
WR Allen Robinson II – Groin
