Canada (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Buffalo.
Canada first appeared on the injury report as a limited practice participant Thursday and was limited again Friday. After initially being deemed questionable for Sunday, he was downgraded to out Saturday. The rookie played in each of New England's first three games of the season, logging five defensive snaps and 30 snaps on special teams.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Questionable for Week 4
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Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.
A chest injury has limited Elliss' practice participation all week, and if cannot play Sunday, then Erick Hunter and Darius Muasau would be the top candidates to start at inside linebacker alongside Robert Spillane. Elliss has 19 tackles (11 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the first three games of the season.
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Patriots' Craig Woodson: Iffy for Week 4
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Woodson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Woodson suffered a shoulder injury against the Steelers in Week 2, and the injury was severe enough for him to be sidelined for Week 3 against the Jaguars. He was a limited practice participant in all three practices during Week 4 prep, and he has a chance to return for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Jaylen Reed would once again be in line for a starting role in the secondary if Woodson is unable to play against the Bills.
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Patriots' Dre'Mont Jones: Listed as questionable vs. Buffalo
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Jones (shoulder) is listed as questionable against the Bills on Sunday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Jones has a chance to return from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury that he sustained during New England's Week 2 win over Pittsburgh. Rookie Gabe Jacas would continue to operate in an expanded role defensively if Jones is not cleared to play in Sunday's AFC East showdown.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Won't play Week 4
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Barmore (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Barmore missed the entire week of practice heading into Week 4 after suffering a shoulder injury in the Patriots' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. Without the sixth-year veteran in the lineup, Cory Durden and Milton Williams will have to step up in his place.
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Patriots' Christian Gonzalez: Won't play against Buffalo
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Gonzalez (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Gonzalez was absent from his third straight day of practice Friday due to a shoulder injury likely suffered in the Patriots' loss to the Jaguars in Week 3. With the starting cornerback out, Charles Woods and fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty will likely get more reps.
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Patriots' Dre'Mont Jones: Limited again in practice Thursday
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Jones (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Jones suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 2 win over Pittsburgh and wasn't able to suit up in Week 3 against Jacksonville. It appears he's moving in a favorable direction toward a return. However, if Jones can't get on the field for the AFC East clash with the Bills in Week 4, Gabe Jacas should continue to fill the void.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Barmore (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Barmore sustained a shoulder injury during the Patriots' 35-6 loss to the Jaguars in Week 3, finishing with only two tackles (one solo) while playing a season-low 28 defensive snaps. He'll have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills. If Barmore is not cleared to play, then Joshua Farmer and Jeremiah Pharms would both be in line for larger roles against Buffalo.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Questionable to return Sunday
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Barmore (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
If Barmore can't return to the Week 3 meeting versus the Jaguars, it could mean more work for Joshua Farmer and Jeremiah Pharms.
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Patriots' Jaylen Reed: Starting Sunday vs. Jacksonville
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Reed is expected to start alongside Kevin Byard at safety against the Jaguars on Sunday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Craig Woodson (shoulder) is inactive, so Reed will draw his first start of the season for Week 3. Reed saw some playing time on defense during the Patriots' Week 2 win over the Steelers, with the second-year pro finishing with two tackles (one solo).
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Patriots' Quintayvious Hutchins: Lands on injured reserve
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Hutchins (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Hutchins appeared in both of the Patriots' first two games of the 2026 campaign, accumulating three total tackles. The rookie will now miss at least four games while tending to a knee injury. While Hutchins has played sparingly, his absence will still allow Gabe Jacas and Jose Ramirez to see a little more action.
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Patriots' Craig Woodson: Questionable for Week 3
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Woodson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Woodson was upgraded to a limited participant in Friday's practice after missing the Wednesday and Thursday sessions due to a shoulder injury. The late upgrade in practice participation is a good sign for the starting strong safety, but it remains unclear if one partial practice will be enough to give Woodson the green light to suit up for Sunday's contest.
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Patriots' Dre'Mont Jones: Won't play Sunday
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Jones (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Jones was unable to practice throughout Week 3 due to a shoulder injury he suffered in the Patriots' Week 2 win over the Steelers. The outside linebacker's absence means Gabe Jacas will likely start on the edge opposite Elijah Ponder for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Patriots' Dre'Mont Jones: DNP again Thursday
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Jones (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.
Jones suffered a shoulder injury in the 20-3 win over the Steelers in Week 2. Since then, he's missed the last two practice sessions. If Jones can't suit up in Week 3 against Jacksonville, Gabe Jucas is a candidate for more snaps.
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Patriots' Craig Woodson: Misses another practice
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Woodson (shoulder) did not practice Thursday.
Woodson suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 20-3 win over Pittsburgh. He didn't practice Wednesday, with that trend continuing Thursday. The 25-year-old doesn't appear to be heading in a favorable direction, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him carry an injury designation for the Week 3 clash with the Jaguars. If Woodson isn't available, Jaylen Reed may continue to be more involved.
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Patriots' Dell Pettus: Placed on injured reserve
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The Patriots placed Pettus (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Pettus exited the second quarter of Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers with an ankle injury. The injury appears to be significant and will require Pettus to miss at least four games on IR before being able to return to the active roster. With Craig Woodson (shoulder) also injured, the team will likely look to sign or elevate a player from the practice squad to fulfill the strong safety role in Week 3 against the Jaguars.
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Patriots' Brenden Schooler: Practice window opened
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The Patriots opened the 21-day practice window for Schooler (back) on Wednesday.
Schooler can now return to practice but won't be eligible to appear in a game until Week 5 due to being on the reserve/non-football injury list. Once officially activated, the 29-year-old should contribute as a depth defender.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Full practice Wednesday
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Davis (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Davis was unavailable for the team's Week 2 win over the Steelers as a result of a neck injury, but he now appears to be healthy ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. The 29-year-old will slot in as a starting cornerback versus Jacksonville.
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Patriots' Robert Spillane: Plays all defensive snaps in win
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Spillane logged six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Steelers.
Spillane played 100 percent of the Patriots' 70 defensive snaps in Sunday's contest. The inside linebacker has now played all 120 of the team's defensive snaps through two regular-season games.
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Patriots' Craig Woodson: Exits game due to shoulder injury
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Woodson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Woodson is being evaluated by medical staff in the locker room to determine whether he can return Sunday. Jaylen Reed will take over at safety for as long as Woodson is sidelined.
