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Patriots WR Julian Edelman expected to miss time following knee surgery

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If the Patriots bounce-back this Sunday with a win against Buffalo, they’ll have to do it without their go to receiver Julian Edelman.

Now, it’s been no secret Jules has been dealing with something this season, and not his normal fighting through injuries thing either, he’s been really hurt. News that he was absent from practice surfaced earlier before Jeff Howe reported that he’s expected to miss game action due the knee injury which has been ailing him all season.

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The Patriots future is cloudy, the season, in jeopardy

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(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

I want to say I’m surprised by the result today, but in all honesty, I’m not. We knew things were going to be different, there was a mix of excitement and trepidation when training camp started, but now, the wheels of this team are beginning to show signs of decay.

And this isn’t just about Tom Brady. Yep, it hurts a bunch when Bill suffers his worst home loss since he took over as head coach in 2000, and Brady slings 350+ for 4 touchdowns. But this is about the Patriots in 2020, and it’s important to look forward, not back.

The offense is currently non-existent, Cam has had two terrible games since he returned from the COVID list, I barely knew Edelman was in the game, and the team can’t stop turning the ball over. The defense has shown flashes of brilliance in some weeks, and signs of concern in others.

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Patriots GameDay Supplement 10/25

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It’s bounce-back week! Tough loss last Sunday against the Broncos, but I think a fire has been lit underneath this franchise. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 7 encounter against the San Francisco 49ers.

Check out my preview for today’s match up here.

(Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Roster Moves

Main Roster
C David Andrews (Activated from IR)
DT Tashawn Bower (Promoted from PS)*
DT Nick Thurman (CV19 replacement)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game

Signed
WR Mason Kinsey (PS)
Released
WR Devin Ross (PS)

Placed on Injured Reserve
OL Jermaine Eluemunor

The Patriots needed some good injury news, and they got some last night when the news that David Andrews was being activated to return from IR. With Shaq Mason also back in practice, the offensive line can start to re-stabilize and hopefully have some consistency back.

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Week 7 Injury Check-In – 10/23 – Game Projections

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Sunday is upon us, let’s take a look at the final injury report of the week that include the official game status projections.

New England Patriots

OUT
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder) – Limited today
WR Julian Edelman (Knee) – Limited today
OL Shaq Mason (Calf) – Limited today
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle) – Limited today
DE Derek Rivers (Back) – Limited today

New DT Carl Davis will have to wait a little longer for his Patriots debut as he is officially ruled out with a concussion. James White returned to practice today which was great news to hear, Derek Rivers is the only new name to join the questionable list. We should know on Sunday morning if any of them are likely to miss out.

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Week 7 Injury Report – 10/21

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Week 7 is here, and so is the first injury report of the week, there was also some surprise returns to the field from players on IR!

New England Patriots

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
OL Jermaine Eluemunor (Ankle – placed on IR)
RB James White (Not injury related)
LIMITED
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
OL Shaq Mason (Calf)

Jermaine Eluemunor left Sunday’s game without being able to walk on his ankle, but his tweet earlier today suggests he won’t be out for too long.

The game he’s referencing is Week 10’s encounter with Baltimore, the team that drafted him in 2017. James White was also absent for non-injury reasons and Kyle Dugger is the new name to the regulars on the limited list.

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Patriots GameDay Supplement 10/18

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Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Shhh! It’s football day, we might actually see a Patriots game on a Sunday, so let’s not scare it away! Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 6 encounter against the Denver Broncos.

More Positive Tests…

After having their last two games re-scheduled a number of times, the Patriots finally look set to play this afternoon as scheduled. But, the COVID-19 problems still linger around the franchise. Yesterday, a report by Field Yates advised that Sony Michel, Shaq Mason, and Derek Rivers were being placed on the reserve/COVID list.

Now, this is frustrating, but there is some reassurance that Cam is back, along with Gilmore. The team has also promoted a number of players to fill the gaps left, but far from ideal.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
DT Carl Davis (Signed from Jaguars PS)
OL Caleb Benenoch (Promoted from PS)*
DT Nick Thurman (CV19 replacement)*
WR Isaiah Zuber (CV19 replacement)*
DE Rashad Berry (CV19 replacement)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game

Released
TE Paul Quessenberry (PS)

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
RB Sony Michel
OL Shaq Mason
DE Derek Rivers

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Patriots Roster Transactions 10/17

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It feels like this is a never-ending cycle of disappointment and frustration. Per Field Yates, the Patriots have placed three more players on the reserve/COVID list, they’ve also elevated a number of players to the main roster.

Placed On Reserve/COVID List

RB Sony Michel
OL Shaq Mason
DE Derek Rivers

It’s important to remember that anyone who’s placed on the reserve/COVID list either has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who tested positive.

Promoted From Practice Squad

OL Caleb Benenoch
DE Rashod Berry (CV19 Replacement)
WR Isaiah Zuber (CV19 Replacement)
DT Nick Thurman (CV19 Replacement)

Benenoch will provide extra depth for the offensive front now Shaq Mason will miss out, Berry who was a former TE in college may get a chance to feature along with Thurman for some support at DT. I’m also delighted to see Isaiah Zuber be involved again, he’s shown some promise already this season.

Keep an eye out for my game day supplement tomorrow morning!