Patriots Injury Report: Two Stars Sit Out Ahead Of Texans Matchup

The Patriots are starting to get healthier, but two major pieces are still recovering from injuries as preparations began for Sunday’s matchup with the Houston Texans.

New England was without running back Rhamondre Stevenson and safety Kyle Dugger on Wednesday, with nine others listed as limited participants during the first practice of the week at Gillette Stadium. Dugger has been sidelined for over a week with his ankle injury, while Stevenson is nursing a foot injury that occurred in a Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

K.J. Osborn (shoulder) returned after missing the entirety of last week, joining Kendrick Bourne (knee) in a banged up wide receiver room. The Patriots also have a couple new additions, including center Nick Leverett (ankle) and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (elbow).

Jabrill Peppers was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List on Wednesday, and will not be allowed to practice or play until his legal situation is resolved.

The Patriots’ full injury report can be found here:

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Foot

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
WR Kendrick Bourne, Knee
DT Davon Godchaux, Elbow
CB Marcus Jones, Groin
C Nick Leverett, Ankle
T Vederian Lowe, Knee
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

The Texans had a rather hefty injury report, with nine players being listed as non-participants, including guard Kenyon Green (knee), running back Joe Mixon (ankle), tackle Laremy Tunsil (ankle) and safety Jimmie Ward (groin). Houston also placed superstar wide receiver Nico Collins on injured reserve, meaning he’ll miss the Week 6 matchup in Foxboro.