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Jordy McElroy

Patriots Week 16 injury report: Two new players added to DNP list on Thursday

The New England Patriots were back on the practice field on Thursday with two new names listed as non-participants on the injury report.

Along with Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, Conor McDermott and Jabrill Peppers, the Patriots were also missing linebacker Anfernee Jennings and special-teamer Cody Davis. Both were listed as out with an illness.

Peppers being out is already a major concern, but the addition of Jennings could create serious problems for the Patriots defensively. Jennings has really stepped up in the outside linebacker role with four-time Pro Bowler Matthew Judon out with a torn biceps.

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

New England Patriots

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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

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

The good news for the Patriots is offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. being a full participant. With Brown dealing with injuries and McDermott still in concussion protocol, the team might need Wheatley to step up and contribute.

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