Overview
- Patriots rookie LG Jared Wilson (knee, ankle) did not practice for a second straight day, putting his Sunday availability in doubt.
- Wilson has played all 205 snaps at left guard this season, so a potential absence would break the Patriots' offensive-line continuity.
- K’Lavon Chaisson (knee) returned as a limited participant after sitting out Wednesday, giving him a chance to play against Carolina.
- All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) was limited for a fifth straight practice, increased his activity, and is expected to play this weekend.
- Carolina upgraded leading receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) to limited and added RB Chuba Hubbard (calf), while WR Xavier Legette, TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, LB Patrick Jones II and LB D.J. Wonnum remained out.