The New England Patriots returned to the fields behind Gillette Stadium on Monday for their 20th practice of the summer, and their final session ahead of the NFL’s roster deadline. By Tuesday 4 p.m. ET, they and the rest of the league will need to be below the 53-player threshold.
How New England will get there remains to be seen, but their practice attendance on Monday might give us some further clues. In total, 13 players were missing — a net increase of two compared to Sunday’s session.
Wide receivers Ja’Lynn Polk, Kendrick Bourne and Efton Chism, running back Terrell Jennings, offensive lineman Cole Strange, linebackers Anfernee Jennings, Jahlani Tavai and Jack Gibbens, cornerback Christian Gonzalez and safety Marcus Epps returned as non-participants on Monday.