The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins have released their final injury and practice participation reports in advance of their Week 17 matchup on New Year’s Day.
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Patriots’ Injury Reports
- TE Hunter Henry, Knee (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- CB Jonathan Jones, Chest (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- CB Jalen Mills, Groin (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Ankle (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- WR Tyquan Thornton, Knee (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- CB Jack Jones, Knee (DNP) – OUT
- DB Marcus Jones, Concussion (DNP) – OUT
- WR DeVante Parker, Concussion (DNP) – OUT
- TE Jonnu Smith, Concussion (DNP) – OUT
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With the rookie Joneses out, the Patriots will be without two of their top five options at the position. Both Jonathan Jones (chest) and Jalen Mills (groin) are listed as questionable, so that number could rise to four.
New England will also be without two key offensive players, as receiver DeVante Parker and tight end Jonnu Smith are both out with concussions. With Hunter Henry listed as questionable, the Pats will be without a healthy option at the position on Sunday.
Scotty Washington, a practice squad member who was elevated for New England’s Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, was placed on injured reserve earlier this week.
The Patriots did get some good news, as running back Damien Harris was taken off the report and is expected to play. Rhamondre Stevenson, who is still recovering from an ankle injury, will benefit from his return.
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Dolphins’ Injury Reports
- T Eric Fisher, Calf (DNP) – DOUBTFUL
- T Terron Armstead, Toe / Pec / Knee / Hip (DNP) – QUESTIONABLE
- CB Xavien Howard, Knee (DNP) – QUESTIONABLE
- LB Bradley Chubb, Ankle / Hand – QUESTIONABLE
- WR River Cracraft, Calf (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- FB Alec Ingold, Thumb (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- T Greg Little, Foot (LP) – QUESTIONABLE
- QB Tua Tagovailoa, Concussion (DNP) – OUT
Starting tackle Terron Armstead and cornerback Xavien Howard were among four players who did not practice for Miami on Friday — along with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and tackle Eric Fisher, who has missed the past two games with a calf injury and was listed as doubtful.
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Howard is listed as questionable because of a knee injury sustained during Thursday’s practice. If he is unable to play, 2020 first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene, who has been on the Dolphins’ inactive list all season, will most likely be his replacement.
Linebacker Bradley Chubb was wearing a cast on his right hand but took part in limited practice on Friday. He is questionable for Sunday and will be a game-time decision.
