Patriots OL Trent Brown, CB Jonathan Jones Practicing; IN For Sunday? - Injury Tracker

SEPT. 22 PATRIOTS GETTING 2 STARTERS BACK FOR JETS? - As they try to figure out a way to replace cornerback/kick-returner Marcus Jones, the Patriots are getting some good news on the injury front. Starting offensive left tackle Trent Brown (concussion) and starting cornerback Jonathan Jones (ankle) were on the practice field Thursday morning in Foxboro, and appear set to return for Sunday's game at the New York Jets.

The return of Brown would give the Pats the luxury of starting its designed offensive line of starting together for the first time this season.

The only Patriots player wearing a red, non-contact jersey was rookie offensive lineman Sidy Sow (concussion). Newly signed quarterback Will Grier was also spotted on the practice field wearing No. 19.

Marcus Jones (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Thursday night and will at least the next four games.

SEPT. 21 PATRIOTS, JETS RELEASE SECOND INJURY REPORT FOR WEEK 3 - The New England Patriots and the New York Jets have announced the following player injuries and practice participation from Thursday's session. 

New England was once again without the services of cornerback Marcus Jones, who continues to deal with a shoulder injury. Having missed two practices this week, Jones' status for Sunday's matchup with the Jets is in considerable question. In addition to his duties on defense, Jones serves as the Patriots top return option, both on kicks and punts. 

Reserve offensive lineman Sidy Sow, who was a limited participant during Wednesday's session, did not suit up for Thursday's practice -- also placing his chances of playing in Week 3 in jeopardy. 

Thursday's Full Report:

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (0-2)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DB Marcus Jones, Shoulder
OL Sidy Sow, Concussion

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DL Christian Barmore, Knee
OT Trent Brown, Concussion
CB Jonathan Jones, Ankle
OL Mike Onwenu, Ankle
WR DeVante Parker, Knee
G Cole Strange, Knee

NEW YORK JETS (1-1)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
S Tony Adams, Hamstring
T Duane Brown, Shoulder, Hip

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
T Mekhi Becton, Knee
CB Michael Carter II, Elbow
RB Breece Hall, Knee
DL John Franklin-Myers, Hip
LB Quincy Williams, Knee
K Greg Zuerlein, Groin (R)

SEPT. 20 PATRIOTS, JETS RELEASE FIRST INJURY REPORT OF WEEK 3 - The New England Patriots (0-2) and the New York Jets (1-1) have announced their player injuries and practice participation for Wednesday.

The Pats and Jets are set for an 1 p.m. kickoff for their Week 3 matchup from MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Starting left tackle Trent Brown and reserve lineman Sidy Sow returned to the field, after spending the entirety of the previous week out of action while in concussion protocol. Cornerback Jonathan Jones was also back at practice, after missing the Patriots 24-17 Week 2 loss to the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury.

Among New England's notable absences were reserve cornerback Marcus Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury against the Dolphins, and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who was not present presumedly due to both he and his fiancé celebrating the birth of their child on Tuesday. 

Defensive lineman Christian Barmore was a first-time addition to the Pats report, listed with a knee injury. Barmore played on 28 snaps (44 percent) for New England's defense on Sunday night. 

Wednesday's Full Report:

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DL Davon Godchaux, Not Injury Related
DB Marcus Jones, Shoulder

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DL Christian Barmore, Knee
OT Trent Brown, Concussion
CB Jonathan Jones, Ankle
OL Mike Onwenu, Ankle
WR DeVante Parker, Knee
OL Sidy Sow, Concussion
G Cole Strange, Knee

NEW YORK JETS 

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
S Tony Adams, Hamstring
T Duane Brown, Shoulder, Hip
DL John Franklin-Myers, Hip
K Greg Zuerlein, Groin (R)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
T Mekhi Becton, Knee
CB Michael Carter II, Elbow
RB Breece Hall, Knee
LB Quincy Williams, Knee

SEPT 19 PATRIOTS TRENT BROWN, SIDY SOW, JONATHAN JONES BACK AT PRACTICE - As the New England Patriots begin their preparations for a crucial Week 3 matchup with the New York Jets in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, they are welcoming back a much-needed trio of players to practice on Wednesday.  

Starting left tackle Trent Brown and reserve lineman Sidy Sow returned to the field, after spending the entirety of the previous week out of action while in concussion protocol. Cornerback Jonathan Jones was also back at practice, after missing the Patriots 24-17 Week 2 loss to the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury.

New England, however, did have two notable absences. Reserve cornerback Marcus Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury during last Sunday night's loss to the Dolphins, was absent from the session. Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was also not present, presumedly due to both he and his fiancé celebrating the birth of their child on Tuesday. 

Both the Patriots and the Jets will issue their first injury and practice participation report of the Week on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. ET. 

SEPT. 15 PATRIOTS' CB JONATHAN JONES DEALING WITH ANKLE INJURY - The New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins have announced their player injuries and practice participation for Friday.

The Pats and Dolphins are set for an 8:20 p.m. kickoff for their Week 2 matchup from Gillette Stadium on Sunday night. 

Though he was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, starting cornerback Jonathan Jones missed Friday's session. He is officially listed as 'questionable' for Sunday's matchup. Other notables on the list include four offensive linemen, two of which (Trent Brown, Sidy Sow) remain in concussion protocol. 

Center David Andrews, who had been a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday, was removed from the report, indicating that he will be available to play against the Dolphins.  

Here is the full report: 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (0-1)

OUT
No Players Listed

DOUBTFUL
No Players Listed

QUESTIONABLE
OT Trent Brown - Concussion (DNP)
CB Jonathan Jones - Ankle (DNP)
OL Michael Onwenu - Ankle (LP)
WR DeVante Parker - Knee (LP)
OL Sidy Sow - Concussion (DNP)
G Cole Strange - Knee (LP)

MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-0)

OUT
No Players Listed.

DOUBTFUL
No Players Listed.

QUESTIONABLE
T Terron Armstead - Back, Ankle, Knee (LP)
DB Elijah Campbell - Knee (LP)
TE Julian Hill - Ankle (LP)
LB Jaelan Phillips - Back (LP)

SEPT. 14 PATRIOTS' CB JONATHAN JONES DEALING WITH ANKLE INJURY - The New England Patriots (0-1) and the Miami Dolphins (1-0) have announced their player injuries and practice participation for Thursday.

In addition to Pats' offensive linemen Trent Brown and Sidy Sow being absent for the second straight day, cornerback Jonathan Jones was a new addition as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Jones’ injury is worth monitoring, as he factors prominently into the team’s plans to defend Dolphins’ receiver Tyreek Hill.

Here is the full report: 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (0-1)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
OT Trent Brown - Concussion
OL Sidy Sow - Concussion

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
C David Andrews - Hamstring
WR Kayshon Boutte - Hamstring
OL Mike Onwenu - Ankle
CB Jonathan Jones - Ankle
WR DeVante Parker - Knee
G Cole Strange - Knee

FULL PARTICIPATION
No Players Listed.

MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-0)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
No Players Listed.

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
T Terron Armstead - Back, Ankle, Knee
DB Elijah Campbell - Knee
TE Julian Hill - Ankle

FULL PARTICIPATION
RB De'Von Achane - Shoulder
CB Xavien Howard - Thumb
S Brandon Jones - Knee
RB Raheem Mostert - Knee
WR Jaylen Waddle - Oblique
OL Connor Williams - Knee

SEPT 13 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, MIAMI DOLPHINS RELEASE INITIAL WEEK 2 INJURY REPORT The New England Patriots (0-1) and the Miami Dolphins (1-0) have announced the following player injuries and practice participation.

In anticipation of their Week 2 matchup this Sunday night at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots listed seven players, including a pair of offensive linemen which were absent from practice. 

Veteran left tackle Trent Brown and rookie Sidy Sow did not participate in Wednesday's practice, held indoors at Socios Fieldhouse, due to being in concussion protocol. It remains unclear when each player sustained his respective injury. However, until further notice, each of their status for Sunday's game is in significant doubt. 

Starting guards Michael Onwenu (ankle) and Cole Strange (knee) were also listed as limited participants, along with center David Andrews who was also limited due to a hamstring injury. 

Here is Wednesday's full report: 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (0-1)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
OT Trent Brown - Concussion
OL Sidy Sow - Concussion

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
C David Andrews - Hamstring
WR Kayshon Boutte - Hamstring
OL Michael Onwenu - Ankle
WR DeVante Parker - Knee
G Cole Strange - Knee

FULL PARTICIPATION
No Players Listed.

MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-0)

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Raheem Mostert - Knee

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
T Terron Armstead - Back, Ankle, Knee
DB Elijah Campbell - Knee
TE Julian Hill - Ankle
WR Jaylen Waddle - Oblique

FULL PARTICIPATION
RB De'Von Achane - Shoulder
CB Xavien Howard - Thumb
S Brandon Jones - Knee
OL Connor Williams - Knee

SEPT 13 PATRIOTS MOVE PRACTICE INDOORS, TRENT BROWN ABSENT? With inclement weather already causing significant flooding throughout the southern part of the region, another batch of heavy rain forced the New England Patriots indoors to the Socios Fieldhouse for Wednesday's practice. 

Still, that was not the "biggest" story of the afternoon. 

Despite the Pats looking stylish donning their red practice jerseys and white 'Pat Patriot' throwback helmets, starting left tackle Trent Brown was conspicuous by his absence in the Pats first session in preparation for their Week 2 contest against the Miami Dolphins (1-0) on Sunday Night Football. 

The 6-8, 380-pound veteran lineman is a massive presence for the Pats at the position; both literally and figuratively. Brown played every offensive snap during New England's 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in their season-opener. Brown was also limited during one practice last Wednesday due to an illness. However, he was removed from the injury report on Thursday and remained a full participant for the remainder of the week. 

The Patriots already have their share of injury concerns along the offensive line, with both left guard Michael Onwenu (ankle) and right guard Cole Strange (knee) remaining sidelined for Week 1. The injuries forced two rookies - Sidy Sow and Atonio Mafi - to start last week's game, in which the Pats rushed for only 76 yards on 22 carries.

The Patriots and Dolphins are expected to furnish their first injury and practice participation report on Wednesday afternoon, at which time more information regarding Brown's absence may be made available. 

SEPT. 13 ANTONIO BROWN WANTS BACK IN NFL - The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves shorthanded after Week 1 as wide receiver Diontae Johnson will be out multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. Enter ... Patriots ex Antonio Brown?!

It's another silly/sad chapter in Brown's troubled post-NFL career, but here we are. At age 35 - and admittedly, in his days with the Steelers maybe the best receiver in the game - Brown is reduced to silly attention-getting stunts (not to mention very serious legal entanglements and concerns about mental and emotional stability).