Patriots coach Mike Vrabel rules out five players for Week 7 vs. Bears
Five players for the New England Patriots have officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears.
The New England Patriots will be without five key players for their upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Chicago Bears, according to coach Mike Vrabel. Cornerback Carlton Davis III, cornerback Karon Prunty, cornerback Channing Canada, offensive linemen Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown are all ruled out due to injuries sustained last week against the New York Jets.
Vera-Tucker is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Brown is nursing a knee issue. This leaves the Patriots with a depleted defensive unit, forcing them to rely on Charles Woods to cover star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. On the offensive line, Matt Pryor and Walter Rouse will take over for the injured Vera-Tucker and Brown, respectively.
These absences create significant concerns for the Patriots as they prepare to face a formidable Bears defense on the road.
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