New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, center, speaks to his team during a team practice Wednesday in Foxboro. Mark Stockwell/Boston Herald
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, center, speaks to his team during a team practice Wednesday in Foxboro. Mark Stockwell/Boston Herald
Patriots starting cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis still haven’t practiced this week with only one more session to go Friday morning.
Both were listed as non-participants on Thursday’s injury report. Gonzalez has now missed five straight practices, which should all but rule him out for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Davis (neck) has not practiced since finishing last weekend’s win at Buffalo.
Wide receiver Mack Hollins (calf), fullback Reggie Gilliam (ankle/knee) and rookie corner Karon Prunty (hamstring) were also non-participants Thursday.
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson (knee), rookie corner Channing Canada (hamstring), linebacker Christian Elliss (chest), outside linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), right tackle Morgan Moses (foot), cornerback Charles Woods (shoulder) and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder) were listed as limited. Stevenson hurt his knee late during the win over the Bills.
If Gonzalez, Davis, Canada and Prunty are all out Sunday, then the Patriots will have to count on Woods, Marcus Jones, Kindle Vildor and Al’Zillion Hamilton. Vildor and Hamilton are on the practice squad.
Efton Chism and Kyle Williams must step up in Hollins can’t play. Tight ends Cameron Latu and Tanner Arkin will have to help fill Gilliam’s role if he’s ruled out against the Raiders.
In Las Vegas, tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was a full participant, and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) was the only player listed as a non-participant Thursday.