The Patriots experienced a setback during Wednesday’s practice as a key wide receiver had limited participation. DeMario Douglas, dealing with a new ankle injury, was one of 13 players listed as limited on the team’s initial injury report for the week. Douglas led the team in receiving yards last Sunday, recording 62 yards on five catches during their lopsided loss to the Dolphins.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers was also listed as limited with a knee injury, despite missing the last seven weeks. Peppers, recently removed from the Commissioner Exempt List after facing legal troubles, returned to the injury report.
On a brighter note, cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who was previously dealing with a hip issue, participated fully in practice. Defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy also returned to the field after missing last week with a neck injury.
Limited Participation:
- DT Christian Barmore (Not Injury Related — Other)
- WR DeMario Douglas (Ankle)
- S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
- DT Daniel Ekuale (Elbow)
- LB Christian Elliss (Knee)
- LB Anfernee Jennings (Knee)
- T Vederian Lowe (Shoulder)
- S Jabrill Peppers (Knee)
- DT Jaquelin Roy (Neck)
- OL Cole Strange (Knee)
- LB Sione Takitaki (Knee)
- LB Keion White (Knee)
- DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (Foot)
Full Participation:
- CB Christian Gonzalez (Hip)
- S Marte Mapu (Neck)
Meanwhile, the Colts saw several key players sidelined, including center Tanor Bortoline (concussion) and wide receivers Josh Downs (shoulder), Ashton Dulin (ankle), and Alec Pierce (foot). Tackle Braden Smith also missed practice due to a personal matter.
