Patriots Injury Report: New England, Houston Stars Return

The New England Patriots and Houston Texans both saw stars return to practice Thursday.

New England was without running back Rhamondre Stevenson and safety Kyle Dugger on Wednesday, but the latter returned for the first time in over a week in a limited capacity. Houston saw an important piece of its own return, with running back Joe Mixon practicing, as well.

Stevenson remained absent with a foot injury he suffered in a Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

The Patriots made a couple tweaks elsewhere on the injury front, with cornerback Isaiah Bolden (hamstring) added as a limited participant and offensive tackle Vederian Lowe (knee) returning to full strength. New England also signed interior offensive lineman Ben Brown off the Las Vegas Raiders’ practice squad, so he made his practice debut.

The Patriots’ full injury report can be found here:

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Foot

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
CB Isaiah Bolden, Hamstring
WR Kendrick Bourne, Knee
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
DT Davon Godchaux, Elbow
CB Marcus Jones, Groin
C Nick Leverett, Ankle
WR K.J. Osborn, Shoulder
G Layden Robinson, Ankle / Wrist
LB Sione Takitaki, Knee
CB Marco Wilson, Groin

FULL PARTICIPATION
LB Anfernee Jennings, Shoulder
CB Jonathan Jones, Shoulder
T Vederian Lowe, Knee

The Texans had a number of other returners alongside Mixon, as defensive lineman Derrick Barnett (shoulder), guard Kenyon Green (knee), linebacker Jake Hansen (back) and offensive tackle Tytus Howard (hamstring) were all limited. Houston also placed superstar wide receiver Nico Collins on injured reserve Wednesday, meaning he’ll miss the Week 6 matchup in Foxboro.