The Patriots were without three starters during Tuesday’s practice, while five other players were limited ahead of Saturday’s game with the Chargers.
Center Ben Brown is in concussion protocol, so he won’t return until he passes all the necessary testing. If he isn’t cleared and is unable to go, that might open the door for Cole Strange to see time.
Strange, who was on the game-day roster for the first time in over a year last week in Buffalo, was a limited participant Tuesday.
Cornerback and punt return specialist Marcus Jones, who missed Sunday’s loss to the Bills, didn’t practice while safety Kyle Dugger, who has been playing with an ankle injury, with a quad problem added to the mix, also wasn’t present.
Here’s the practice report for both teams:
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (3-12)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
C Ben Brown, Concussion
S Kyle Dugger, Ankle / Quad
CB Marcus Jones, Hip
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
LB Curtis Jacobs, Concussion
S Jabrill Peppers, Hamstring
OL Cole Strange, Knee
LB Jahlani Tavai, Groin
OT Caedan Wallace, Ankle
FULL PARTICIPATION
RB JaMycal Hasty, Ankle
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (9-6)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
TE Hayden Hurst, Illness
DL Otito Ogbonnia, Pelvis
LB Denzel Perryman, Groin
G/T Trey Pipkins III, Hip
P JK Scott, Illness
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