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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Not expected to play Thursday
Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 10:30 AM
Williams (undisclosed), who has missed the Patriots' last two practices, isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to fellow WRs Efton Chism (foot/ankle), Kendrick Bourne (leg), Ja'Lynn Polk (arm/shoulder) and Javon Baker. Of the group, Williams' roster standing is the most secure, but it remains to be seen how much volume the 2025 third-rounder sees early on this season, with Stefon Diggs (knee), DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins also in the mix for targets. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism Not on track to play Thursday
Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 10:20 AM
Chism (foot/ankle) who has missed the Patriots' last two practices, isn't likely to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: For now, the Patriots wideout corps remains crowded, but Chism's strong training camp/preseason has put him in decent position to secure a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster, provided his injury issue doesn't linger. In his two preseason appearances, Chism has caught 12 passes for 121 yards and two TDs. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism Injury likely minor
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 6:22 PM
Chism (foot/ankle) was able to ride a stationary bike off to the side of Monday's training camp practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Reiss notes that Chism -- who had his foot/ankle looked at by trainers during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings -- was able to work "rigorously" on the stationary bike Monday, indicating that his injury is a minor one. Chism's strong play during training camp practices and in preseason games has him on track to make New England's 53-man roster for the regular season. His practice participation over the next couple of days will play a factor in his ability to suit up for the Patriots' preseason finale against the Giants on Thursday, though Chism could be sidelined to avoid injury aggravation if his spot on the roster is locked. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Practices with non-contact jersey
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:41 AM
Stevenson (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Stevenson, who didn't play in this past Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings, had been managing an unspecified injury that wasn't considered significant, and the running back's return to the field Monday aligns with that, though Callahan notes that Stevenson was sporting a non-contact jersey during the session. With that in mind, it's unclear if Stevenson will be available for Thursday's exhibition finale against the Giants. |
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Kendrick Bourne Kendrick Bourne Out for preseason finale
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 11:01 AM
Coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Bourne (leg) will not practice this week and has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bourne was rolled up in practice back on Aug. 1 and has been sidelined ever since, essentially missing most of training camp and the entire preseason. With the Patriots' additions to the wide receiver room over the offseason, Bourne's roster spot isn't guaranteed. Missing the summer certainly won't help his chances. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism Not practicing Monday
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 10:41 AM
Chism (undisclosed) won't practice Monday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Per Kyed, Chism didn't get back into Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings after recording an impressive 12-yard TD en route to logging a 6-71-1 line on six targets over the course of his 25 snaps on offense. The UDFA's strong play this summer has seemingly put him in a good position to secure a spot on the Patriots' initial 53-man roster, provided his injury issue isn't something that lingers. Chism is in line to be evaluated before Tuesday's practice and Thursday's exhibition finale against the Giants. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Ahead of schedule in recovery
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 9:55 AM
Patriots EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Monday that Diggs (knee) is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a torn ACL, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Diggs has been a consistent participant in practice throughout training camp, but the Patriots haven't allowed him to suit up for either of the team's first two preseason games. However, everything out of New England this summer has been positive regarding Diggs' recovery from the knee injury he sustained in Week 8 last season. He avoided the active/PUP list to begin camp, and there's been no indication thus far that Diggs won't be available for Week 1 against the Raiders in a little less than three weeks. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Not practicing Monday
Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 9:27 AM
Coach Mike Vrabel said he doesn't anticipate Williams (undisclosed) will practice Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Williams took a hard hit to the head toward the end of the second quarter in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings and was unable to return. He's played 45 offensive snaps this preseason, securing all three of his targets for 24 yards. The third-round rookie may not be a full-time wideout early on in 2025, as he's competing for snaps with Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins behind Stefon Diggs (knee) and slot man DeMario Douglas. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism Finds end zone Saturday
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:27 PM
Chism caught all six of his targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings.
Analysis: The undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington continued to be one of the stars of training camp and the preseason for the Patriots. Chism's score came late in the second quarter, as he took a short pass from Joshua Dobbs and fought his way across the goal line for a 12-yard TD. While the top of New England's depth chart at wideout seems set, Chism has put himself in strong contention for the final available spot, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Three grabs against Vikes
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:23 PM
Williams caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over Minnesota.
Analysis: After failing to haul in a pass in the Patriots' preseason opener, Williams looked a little more settled Saturday, with his longest gain going for 13 yards late in the first quarter. The 2025 third-round pick still wasn't working with the first-team offense, as all three of his receptions came with Joshua Dobbs under center, but Williams is locked into a roster spot and could see more volume than expected early in the season if Stefon Diggs (knee) is limited in his return from ACL surgery. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas Fails to catch only target Saturday
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:18 PM
Douglas didn't catch his only target in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins got the start at wide receiver for the Patriots, but Douglas made a brief cameo on the team's first possession and couldn't connect with Drake Maye on a shot downfield. The 2023 sixth-round pick seems locked into a starting job opposite Stefon Diggs (knee) once the regular season begins, and if Maye takes the leap forward expected of him in his second NFL campaign, Douglas should be able to surpass the 66-621-3 line he posted on 87 targets over 17 games last season. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Scores another TD in preseason win
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:12 PM
Henderson gained 20 yards and a touchdown on four carries in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings. He failed to catch his only target.
Analysis: After an electric kickoff-return TD in the Patriots' exhibition opener last weekend, Henderson found paydirt again Saturday, this time on an eight-yard run on the team's second possession of the afternoon that saw the rookie running back demonstrate both patience and his ability to power though contact. Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) remains atop the depth chart, but it may just be a show of deference to the veteran after Henderson was selected 38th overall in the 2025 Draft to be one of the centerpieces of the offense. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Leads TD drive Saturday
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 6:05 PM
Maye completed four of seven passes for 46 yards in Saturday's 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings.
Analysis: The second-year QB didn't add any yards on the ground or toss any TDs in two drives before checking out of the contest, but Maye did help position the Patriots for an eight-yard TreVeyon Henderson rushing score in the first quarter. Maye got his supporting cast upgraded this offseason with the additions of Henderson and Stefon Diggs (knee), and New England is counting on the third overall pick in the 2024 Draft to take a big step forward in 2025. |
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Kendrick Bourne Kendrick Bourne Doesn't play Saturday
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 4:15 PM
Bourne (lower leg) did not play in the Patriots' 20-12 preseason win over the Vikings on Saturday.
Analysis: Bourne has missed the Patriots' first two preseason games due to a lower leg injury that he suffered in early August. The veteran wideout is battling for a depth spot on New England's 53-man roster, but those chances will continue to diminish for as long as he remains sidelined. Bourne will aim to return to practice this next week and be available for the Patriots' preseason finale against the Giants on Thursday. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Not available Saturday
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 1:47 PM
Diggs (knee) wasn't in uniform for Saturday's preseason contest against the Vikings, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Diggs also sat out the Patriots' preseason opener against the Commanders, which means that Aug. 21 against the Giants will be the wideout's last chance to log game reps ahead of the regular season. Diggs, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL that he suffered last October, avoided the PUP list to begin training camp and has "been out here almost every day," coach Mike Vrabel noted Thursday. However, unless Diggs sees action versus New York next week, or the Patriots elect to confirm his availability for the team's opener, Diggs' status will remain worth monitoring. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Back at practice
Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 4:09 PM
Henry (undisclosed) returned to practice Thursday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: A undisclosed issue sidelined the tight end earlier this week, but Henry's return to the field Thursday suggests that he could be available for Saturday's preseason contest against the Vikings. That said, it's unclear if the Patriots plan to play their starters or not this weekend. |
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Deneric Prince Deneric Prince Reverts to IR with New England
Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 6:32 PM
Prince (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve with the Patriots on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Prince signed with the Patriots on Sunday, but he quickly suffered an undisclosed injury at practice, which is set to sideline him for the entirety of the 2025 season while on IR. The running back would be eligible to return to action this year if he reaches an injury settlement with New England. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Injury not viewed as significant
Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 12:00 PM
Coach Mike Vrabel noted Wednesday that the unspecified injury Stevenson is dealing with is not considered significant, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Analysis: The report adds that Vrabel doesn't anticipate a long-term absence for Stevenson, but at this stage the running back appears to be trending toward missing Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. When healthy, Stevenson and promising rookie TreVeyon Henderson are projected to form a 1-2 punch this season in a New England backfield that also includes Antonio Gibson. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Could practice Thursday
Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 11:42 AM
Henry (undisclosed) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: That said, Reiss notes that Henry -- who also missed Monday's session -- could return to practice as soon as Thursday. If that's the case, and the tight end is able to work fully in that scenario, he could be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Misses another practice
Wed, Aug 13, 2025, 11:38 AM
Stevenson (undisclosed) won't practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, coach Mike Vrabel noted Wednesday that Stevenson is dealing with an (unspecified) injury that he sustained in this past Friday's preseason contest against the Commanders. As a result, the running back's status for Saturday's game against the Vikings is cloudy. |
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