The Patriots placed Jacobs (head) on injured reserve Tuesday,
Jacobs injured his head in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams and was down on the field for several minutes. He was claimed off waivers from Kansas City on Aug. 28 and went on to play in nine games, including two starts for New England. The 22-year-old will now focus on returning to full health and preparing for the 2025 campaign.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Tallies seven stops in loss
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Tavai recorded seven total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Tavai was the Patriots' second-leading tackler in Sunday's loss, trailing just Marcus Jones' nine-stop effort. The veteran inside linebacker leads New England's defense in total tackles (75) and is second in tackles for loss (six) through the team's first 10 games. Tavai should remain busy in a Week 12 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Season high in tackles Sunday
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Jones recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Jones played 84 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps Sunday and led the team in total tackles. The Houston product has now appeared in 11 games this season, recording 43 total tackles and five passes defended, including one interception. He's expected to continue starting alongside Jonathan Jones and Christian Gonzalez in the Patriots' secondary during the Week 12 matchup in Miami.
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Patriots' Alex Austin: Moves back to 53-man roster
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Austin (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Monday.
Austin's 21-day window was nearing a close, but he did log a set of full practices last week, despite remaining on IR. Now healthy, the 23-year-old should be on the field Sunday against the Dolphins.
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Marco Wilson: Gets waived
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New England waived Wilson on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Wilson has been on the field for the Patriots' defense in 10 of its 11 games this season, but he's now on his way out ahead of Week 12. His departure opens a spot on the 53-man roster for 2023 seventh-rounder Alex Austin (ankle), who is expected to be activated from injured reserve soon.
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Patriots' Curtis Jacobs: Won't return vs. Rams
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Jacobs (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Jacobs was down on the field for several minutes after suffering a head injury while on kickoff coverage. He was able to walk to the sidelines with trainers, but he will not return Sunday after being evaluated by trainers.
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Patriots' Jaquelin Roy: Sidelined for Week 11
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Roy (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Roy suffered a neck injury during the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears. The injury prevented him from practicing all week, and he will miss his fifth game of the regular season. With Deatrich Wise (foot) also inactive, the Patriots' defensive line will look to Daniel Ekuale, Eric Johnson and Jeremiah Pharms to provide depth behind starters Keion White, Davon Godchaux and Christian Barmore.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: Won't play Week 11
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Mapu (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
A neck injury has limited Mapu in practice all week, and the issue appears too severe for him to play Sunday. Jaylinn Hawkins and Dell Pettus are candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger. Mapu's next chance to suit up will be Week 12 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Making return in Week 11
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Elliss (abdomen) is not among New England's inactives for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Elliss will return from a one-game absence due to an injury to his abdomen. The 25-year-old's return will likely result in less defensive snaps for Sione Takitaki. Elliss accumulated 24 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in his three games prior to last week's absence.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Not playing in Week 11
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Wise (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 11 contest against the Rams, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Wise will miss his first game of the season after being unable to practice all week due to a foot injury. His absence will be a blow to New England's pass rush, as Wise had notched 3.0 sacks over his previous two contests. Eric Johnson may see more defensive snaps in Wise's stead.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Good to go vs. Rams
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Dugger (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger was a limited practice participant all week, and he will return Sunday from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. Dugger will reclaim his starting spot at strong safety and will solidify the Patriots' secondary against a Rams' offense that didn't score a touchdown in Week 10 against the Dolphins.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Will make 2024 debut
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Barmore (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Barmore was on the Patriots' reserve/NFI list for the first 10 games of the regular season after being diagnosed with blood clots during training camp. He was activated from the NFI list Saturday, and he will make his 2024 regular-season debut Sunday. Given his lengthy absence and the fact he has just one practice under his belt, Barmore will likely operate on a snap count as the Patriots' ramp up the 2021 second-round pick, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Activated off NFI
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The Patriots activated Barmore (illness) from the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots in August, which prevented him from playing over the first 10 games of the regular season. Although he was a DNP in Friday's practice, head coach Jerod Mayo suggested Barmore would play Sunday against the Rams and would likely be limited to 10-to-20 defensive snaps, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Barmore had a breakout season in 2023, during which he logged 64 tackles (39 solo), including 8.5 sacks, six pass defenses and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.
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Patriots' Sione Takitaki: Questionable for Week 11
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Takitaki (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Takitaki suffered a hamstring injury in New England's Week 10 win over Chicago. He was a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to finish the week with consecutive limited practices, which has given him a chance to play Sunday. If Takitaki and Christian Elliss (abdomen) are unable to suit up Sunday, Curtis Jacobs would likely start at inside linebacker alongside Jahlani Tavai.
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Patriots' Marcellas Dial: Good to go for Week 11
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Dial (concussion) practiced in full Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams.
Dial was diagnosed with a concussion during the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears. He was able to increase his participation across practice this week, and he has been cleared by an independent neurologist ahead of Sunday's game. The rookie sixth-round pick has mostly played on special teams this season and has logged four tackles (two solo) and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.
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Patriots' Deatrich Wise: Questionable for Week 11
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Wise (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Despite the fact Wise recorded three consecutive DNPs during the Patriots' week of practice, he still has a chance to suit up Sunday. However, these DNPs are likely an indication that Wise will be sidelined in Week 11. If that's the case, expect Jeremiah Pharms to see increased work with the Patriots' first-team defense.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Could return Sunday
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Elliss (abdomen) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
The Idaho product missed the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears due to an abdomen injury but practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, giving himself a chance to play Sunday. If Elliss is forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 11, expect Curtis Jacobs to start alongside Jahlani Tavai in New England's linebacker corps.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Questionable for Sunday
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Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Dugger practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week and has missed the Patriots' last three games due to an ankle injury. It now appears he has a chance to return for New England's Week 11 matchup against the Rams; however, if he's unable to do so, expect Jaylinn Hawkins to serve as the Patriots' top strong safety Sunday.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Could return in Week 11
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Barmore (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
The Alabama product has yet to take the field this season after being diagnosed with blood clots in August. Barmore appears to be trending toward not playing Sunday despite his questionable designation, as he practiced in a limited fashion Thursday before downgrading to a DNP on Friday. If Barmore cannot suit up in Week 11, expect Jeremiah Pharms to see additional work with the Patriots' first-team defensive line.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Returns to practice Thursday
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Barmore (illness) took part in practice Thursday after being designated for return from the reserve/non-football illness list, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
As expected, Barmore was able to make his long-anticipated return to practice this week after he had been off the field since being diagnosed with blood clots in August. Given the amount of time he's missed, Barmore could need to get in multiple full practices before the Patriots are comfortable adding him back to the 53-man roster and clearing him for his season debut. The standout defensive tackle recorded 8.5 sacks among his 64 tackles and forced a fumble over his 17 appearances for New England in 2023.
