Patriots-Raiders Injury Report: Rhamondre Stevenson, DeVante Parker Status?
The first official injury and practice participation report for Week 15 revealed some problematic absences for the New England Patriots. However, it also yielded one big return.
With coach Bill Belichick and the Pats electing to practice at the University of Arizona before making their way to the Nevada desert, they listed a total of 10 players on the report as they prepare to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV.
Here is Wednesday afternoon’s full report, along with its potential implications for this Week 15 matchup:
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (7-6)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Jack Jones, Knee
WR DeVante Parker, Concussion
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Ankle
OL Isaiah Wynn, Foot
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DL Christian Barmore, Knee
T Yodny Cajuste, Calf/Back
LS Joe Cardona, Ankle
RB Damien Harris, Thigh
WR Jakobi Meyers, Concussion
CB Jalen Mills, Groin
What it means for New England:
Wide receiver DeVante Parker (head), running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) and rookie cornerback Jack Jones were all absent on Wednesday. Both Parker and Stevenson left the game in the first quarter. Parker was ruled out during the second quarter after his controversial exit, while Stevenson made a brief return before being ruled out in the third quarter. Jones also suffered a knee injury and was ruled out in the second quarter.
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore was present for the start of practice, opening his 21-day window for activation from injured reserve. In accordance with his designation, Barmore became eligible to resume practice on Wednesday after missing the last four games with a knee injury.
In addition, punter Jake Bailey (back) was also spotted with the team, commencing his clock for removal from IR, as well. In Bailey’s stead, punter Michael Palardy has assumed the punting duties, along with kickoffs.
Though Meyers has yet to be cleared from concussion protocol, he was present for practice in a limited capacity. His return signifies that he continues to progress through the protocol and his status will continued to be monitored throughout the week.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (5-8)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
G Alex Bars, Knee
CB Rock Ya-Sin, Knee
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
DT Andrew Billings, Fibula
G/T Jermaine Eluemunor, Oblique / Wrist
RB Josh Jacobs, Quad / Hand
G Dylan Parham, Knee
LB Denzel Perryman, Hip
CB Sam Webb, Illness
What it means for Las Vegas:
The Raiders opened a pair of return from IR windows of their own on Wednesday, when tight end Darren Waller and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow returned to practice.
Waller has missed the Raiders' last five games due to a hamstring injury, after previously missing most of the summer with a similar issue.
Renfrow, meanwhile, has played just six games this year, missing time with a concussion and now returning from separate rib and hamstring injuries.
Though coach Josh McDaniels has yet to confirm whether Waller or Renfrow will be activated prior to Sunday’s game, both would be expected to assume their customary starting roles in the Raiders’ offense.
Both the Patriots and Raiders will return to the practice field on Thursday, as they continue to prepare for their Sunday afternoon kickoff at 4:05 p.m. ET.
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