Overview
- Several players who exited Sunday’s win did not take part in the media-access portion of Wednesday’s practice, with Dre’Mont Jones, Craig Woodson and Eli Raridon listed as non-participants.
- The team placed starting guard Mike Onwenu and safety Dell Pettus on injured reserve, which requires a minimum multi-game absence and removes experienced depth from the roster.
- New England promoted edge rusher Jose Ramirez from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and signed linebacker Benton Whitley to the practice squad to plug immediate gaps.
- Coaches have increased reps for depth options — including veteran Greg Van Roten, backup Walter Rouse and rookie Gabe Jacas — while Carlton Davis returned to full practice and Brenden Schooler opened his PUP return window.
- The Patriots face short-term lineup uncertainty that will be decided by later practice reports and game-day designations, and the shifts will likely give backups and special-teams players expanded game roles.