FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is in the concussion protocol and did not participate in practice Wednesday, putting his status for Sunday's road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in question.
Burkhead played more snaps (37) than any Patriots running back in Sunday's season-opening win, which is reflective of his place on the depth chart.
With fellow running back Jeremy Hill placed on injured reserve with a torn right ACL on Monday, the Patriots are thin at the position. James White is the top "passing back," while Kenjon Barner -- who was signed on Tuesday -- is the only other running back on the roster with a clean bill of health.