The New England Patriots will get their most versatile player and one of their starting receivers back for Sunday’s regular-season finale in Buffalo.
Cornerback/receiver/return man Marcus Jones and wideout DeVante Parker both cleared concussion protocol and were removed from the injury report Friday, signaling they will be available to play against the Bills.
Jones missed last week’s win over the Miami Dolphins. Parker sat out the last three games, most recently taking the field against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14.
The Patriots did not rule any players out for this Week 18 matchup, but they did list five as questionable with injuries:
CB Jonathan Jones – Chest
WR Jakobi Meyers – Shoulder
CB Jalen Mills – Groin
ST Brenden Schooler – Hip
TE Jonnu Smith – Concussion
All five were limited in practice Friday.
Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux returned Friday and was removed from the injury report after missing Thursday’s practice with an illness. Cornerback Myles Bryant also was cleared after a shoulder injury limited him earlier in the week.
The Bills did not list any players on their final injury report of the regular season. Safety Damar Hamlin, who’s been recuperating at a Cincinnati hospital since his cardiac arrest Monday night, was placed on injured reserve.
The Patriots need either a win or losses by Miami, Pittsburgh or Tennessee in order to earn a playoff spot and extend their season. They’re pegged as 7-point road underdogs against an emotionally motivated Bills team that still has postseason seeding to play for.
Kickoff on Sunday at Highmark Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET.
