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As the New England Patriots returned to the outdoor practice fields for Los Angeles Chargers work on Thursday, so did a full 53-man roster.
But 15 remained limited as perfect attendance continued, including wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and tight end Jonnu Smith. Both are managing shoulder ailments after accounting for 120 yards catching, 25 yards throwing and a touchdown last weekend against the New York Jets.
Here’s the updated injury report heading into Sunday’s 4:05 p.m. ET meeting at SoFi Stadium.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Patriots
- no players listed
Chargers
- RB Austin Ekeler (hip)
Ekeler would be added as a non-participant with a hip injury on Thursday. The lead Chargers running back stands with 598 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns this season through an even 100 offensive touches.
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
Patriots
- WR Kendrick Bourne (shoulder)
- TE Jonnu Smith (shoulder)
- G Shaq Mason (abdomen)
- C David Andrews (ankle)
- DT Davon Godchaux (finger)
- DT Carl Davis (hand)
- DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (knee)
- LB Dont’a Hightower (ankle)
- LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (ribs)
- LB Josh Uche (shoulder)
- LB Kyle Van Noy (groin)
- LB Brandon King (thigh)
- CB Shaun Wade (concussion)
- S Kyle Dugger (neck)
- K Nick Folk (left knee)
Chargers
- LB Drue Tranquill (chest)
Of New England’s partial participants through two sessions this week, Smith at tight end, Mason at right guard and Davis at defensive tackle did not finish what became a 54-13 win over New York. Mason had missed two starts due to an abdomen issue while Davis started and played 23 snaps during the AFC East matchup before dealing with a hand issue.
FULL PARTICIPATION
Patriots
- no players listed
Chargers
- WR Mike Williams (knee)
- S Nasir Adderley (hip)
Patriots safety Devin McCourty went without a practice designation again on Thursday after seeing 18 snaps against the Jets because of an abdomen injury. The team captain had seen north of 99 percent of the defensive downs this season prior to his exit. And for the Chargers, starters out wide and in the secondary went again as full participants while managing knee and hip injuries, respectively.
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