The New England Patriots returned to the practice fields without four members of the active roster.
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Hunter Henry, offensive tackle Conor McDermott and safety Jabrill Peppers stayed sidelined during Wednesday’s preparations for the Denver Broncos.
Elsewhere, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and blindside bookend Trent Brown made their way back after going from questionable to inactive for last weekend’s 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Both did so as limited participants.
Here’s the first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 8:15 p.m. ET Christmas Eve kickoff at Empower Field.