A Patriots defense already reeling after a rough outing against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday received more bad news on Wednesday.
The Patriots took to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday with five starters missing due to a variety of ailments.
According to New England’s first injury report of the week, the Patriots practiced without linebacker Robert Spillane (foot), linebacker Christian Elliss (illness), cornerback Carlton Davis (hip), cornerback Marcus Jones (hip), and edge rusher Harold Landry (knee).
That’s not a good sight for a Patriots defense that — already playing without star defensive lineman Milton Williams — is set for another daunting task on Sunday when they travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens in a primetime matchup.