DeVante Parker ruled out; Trent Brown questionable for Patriots in Week 9
FOXBORO -- The Patriots have already ruled out wide receiver DeVante Parker for Sunday's matchup with the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. But left tackle Trent Brown has a chance at playing after returning to practice on Friday.
Brown is one of 10 Patriots players considered questionable for Sunday's tilt, after returning to practice in limited capacity on Friday. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday as he dealt with knee and ankle injuries.
Here's the full list of Patriots listed as questionable for Sunday's game, all of whom were limited on Friday:
DL Christian Barmore, Knee
LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, Hamstring
TE Pharaoh Brown, Back
OT Trent Brown, Ankle/Knee
DL Davon Godchaux, Illness
CB Jonathan Jones, Knee
OL Vederian Lowe, Ankle
WR Tyquan Thornton, Foot
LB Josh Uche, Ankle/Toe
DL Deatrich Wise Jr., Shoulder
Brown's presence is a big one in New England's efforts to keep Mac Jones upright each week. The veteran left tackle was hobbled throughout last weekend's loss to the Dolphins, but was still on the field for all 53 of New England's offensive snaps. If he can play Sunday, the Pats will be able to keep a cohesive offensive line for a second straight week.
Parker was spotted on the field Friday with Bill Belichick, but was a DNP on the injury report, missing his third straight practice of the week. While he hasn't been doing much of anything in the passing game, New England's wideout group could use all the bodies it can get after losing leading receiver Kendrick Bourne to a torn ACL.
With Parker out, Jones will be throwing a lot of passes to veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster, rookies Demario Douglas and (potentially) Kayshon Boutte, and second-year wideout Tyquan Thornton. Boutte and Thornton were both healthy scratches last week, but will likely find roles in the offense come Sunday.
The Commanders, meanwhile, have ruled out wide receiver Curtis Samuel with a toe injury, along with center Ricky Stromberg (knee). Safety Percy Butler (calf) is the only Washington player listed as questionable, after he was a full participant in Friday's practice.
