The New England Patriots released their final injury report on Thursday as they get set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
Cornerback Marcus Jones has been ruled out for a second straight week with a hip injury, while 10 other players are listed as questionable. The Patriots will miss Jones both in the defensive backfield and in the return game.
Center Ben Brown is one of the players listed as questionable to play on Saturday. He’s currently in concussion protocol from an injury stemming from the Week 16 game against the Buffalo Bills.
Coach Jerod Mayo has teased Lecitus Smith and Cole Strange as possible replacements at center, if Brown fails to clear protocol in time.
Safety Kyle Dugger was also listed on the injury report as questionable with both ankle and quadriceps injuries.
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The Patriots will try to end a five-game losing streak and pick up their fourth win of the season against a Chargers team still in the playoff hunt. Kickoff for the game is set for 1:00 p.m. ET.
