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Jordy McElroy

Patriots Week 16 injury report: TE Hunter Henry (knee) DNP on Wednesday

Injuries are once again a concern for the New England Patriots ahead of their Christmas Eve showdown with the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Tight end Hunter Henry and offensive tackle Conor McDermott were both listed as non-participants at Wednesday’s practice.

That could be a big problem for the Patriots after another up-and-down offensive performance in their Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Henry, who led the team in receptions and receiving yards, was quarterback Bailey Zappe’s go-to target, and McDermott has stepped up at left tackle with Trent Brown still working his way back from multiple injuries.

McDermott being in concussion protocol puts his availability this week in doubt. If Trent Brown is unable to go as well, the Patriots might be forced to plug Vederian Lowe in at left tackle, which has had disastrous results at times this season.

Here are the full injury reports for both teams on Wednesday:

New England Patriots

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
TE Hunter Henry Knee DNP
OT Conor McDermott Concussion DNP
S Jabrill Peppers Hamstring DNP
RB Rhamondre Stevenson Ankle DNP
DL Christian Barmore Shoulder LP
Ja’Whaun Bentley Knee LP
OT Trent Brown Ankle/Hand LP
CB Jonathan Jones Knee LP
SpT Matthew Slater Hamstring LP
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Ankle LP
LB Jahlani Tavai Ankle LP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
OLB Nik Bonitto Knee DNP
TE Greg Dulcich Hamstring/Foot DNP
RB Samaje Perine Not injury-related/Rest DNP
OLB Jonathon Cooper Ankle LP
T Alex Palczewski Knee LP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Injuries have been an ongoing problem for the Patriots all season, and that seemingly isn’t changing at this point. The next-man-up mentality must remain intact for a team that’s needed it all year long.

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