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Burkhead (concussion) rushed six times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game during Sunday's 31-20 loss to the Jaguars.

New England is notoriously inconsistent with its running back usage, but things didn't look good for Burkhead in Sony Michel's (knee) debut. Michel got a team-high 10 carries and was targeted twice while James White caught seven of eight targets and added four carries. If Michel handles most of the rushing duties moving forward and White serves as the receiving back, that doesn't leave much of a role for Burkhead.

Burkhead (concussion) has traveled with the Patriots to Jacksonville, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Burkhead was able to practice in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, and has made significant progress after suffering a concussion last week. With Sony Michel (knee) still considered questionable, Burkhead could see a substantial amount of backfield work alongside James White if he's cleared to suit up. A final decision on the 28-year-old's status likely won't be made until just prior to Sunday's 4:25 PM ET kickoff time.

Burkhead (concussion) was officially a limited practice participant Thursday.

Burkhead missed practice Wednesday, so that's a step in the right direction. That said, unless the running back is medically cleared and able to practice fully Friday, he'll probably draw a "questionable" injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Burkhead (concussion) was spotted at practice Thursday, but appeared "limited at best," Jim McBride of the Boston Globe reports.

That Burkhead was on the field at all after missing Wednesday's session is a good sign, but we'll circle back on his status once the Patriots reveal his official level of practice participation on Thursday's injury report.