Patriots Injury Report: Key Position Group In Rough Shape Ahead Of Jets Game
Things look bleak for the New England Patriots offensive line ahead of their Thursday night matchup against the New York Jets.
All five offensive line starters for the Patriots popped up on Tuesday's injury report with New England practicing for the only time this week. Left tackle Vederian Lowe, who replaced Chukwuma Okorafor, and guard Sidy Sow did not take part in the practice session. Sow has yet to play this season as he deals with the ankle injury.
Center David Andrews (hip), right tackle Mike Onwenu (wrist) and right guard Layden Robinson (shoulder) were all limited participants. Andrews being limited actually was good news as the longtime Patriots captain was listed as a non-participant on Monday's projected injury report.
Here is the full Patriots injury report:
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, Shoulder
T Vederian Lowe, Knee
G Sidy Sow, Ankle
LB Oshane Ximines, Knee
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
C David Andrews, Hip
LB Anfernee Jennings, Knee
CB Marcus Jones, Knee
OL Mike Onwenu, Wrist
S Jabrill Peppers, Shoulder
G Layden Robinson, Shoulder
DE Deatrich Wise Jr, Shoulder
The Patriots offensive line won't have to deal with linebacker Jermaine Johnson, who recorded 7.5 sacks last season. Johnson confirmed he's out for the season with an Achilles injury. The Jets also might be without stout linebacker C.J. Mosley due to a toe injury.
Here is the full Jets injury report:
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
LB Jermaine Johnson, Achilles
LB C.J. Mosley, Toe
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
OL Tyron Smith, Non Injury Related -- Veteran rest day
The Patriots and Jets are both aiming to go to 2-1 this season. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET.