The New England Patriots held a walkthrough at the FC Bayern Munich training ground upon arriving in Germany.
There were no non-participants left for it on Thursday after head coach Mike Vrabel’s side ruled out running back TreVeyon Henderson, offensive lineman Ben Brown and cornerback Carlton Davis III in the hours leading up to the overseas flight.
But 11 practiced in a limited capacity, including running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver A.J. Brown, as the Detroit Lions await.
Here’s the
second injury report ahead of Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff at Allianz Arena.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Patriots
- RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness — out)
- G Ben Brown (knee — out)
- CB Carlton Davis III (knee — out)
Lions
- RB Sione Vaki (ankle)
- C Cade Mays (ankle — out)
- CB DJ Reed (hip — out)
Seven Patriots had been sidelined from Wednesday’s sendoff session in Foxborough. And with three staying back, that resulted in perfect attendance for those in Germany.
An illness has kept Henderson away from practice since late October and will now keep him off the field for a third consecutive game. In addition to the No. 38 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, knee injuries saw starters on the interior line and in the secondary ruled out. Last weekend’s 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers ended 31 offensive snaps in for Ben Brown. As for Davis, the perimeter cornerback was held to 35 defensive snaps in his second game back from a neck injury that forced him to miss time over the previous two months.
The Lions have also since ruled out two players for the Munich matchup.
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
Patriots
- RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee)
- FB Reggie Gilliam (knee — IR return)
- WR A.J. Brown (ankle, knee)
- TE Hunter Henry (foot)
- TE Cameron Latu (back)
- OT Morgan Moses (foot)
- G Walter Rouse (concussion)
- G Greg Van Roten (hamstring — IR return)
- CB Charles Woods (hamstring)
- S Kevin Byard III (chest)
- S Brenden Schooler (hamstring)
Lions
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib)
Despite facing a reported multiweek absence due to a knee tendon issue, Stevenson made the trip across the Atlantic Ocean. New England’s starting running back proceeded to return to practice in a partial capacity on Thursday. He stands with 657 yards and four touchdowns from scrimmage through 128 touches in 2026. And with a light still left on to face Detroit.
Back-to-back limited practices have also been booked by A.J. Brown while working back from a knee issue of his own. Shelved since late October, the June trade acquisition missed three previous two weeks worth of practice as well as two starts. To date, the wideout’s inaugural Patriots campaign includes nine receptions for 101 yards while also working back from a high ankle sprain.
Latu at tight end, Rouse at guard and Schooler on special teams upgraded to limited following absences, while the 21-day activation windows remain open for two veterans on injured reserve. A spot on the 53-man roster remains open, too.
FULL PARTICIPATION
Patriots
- QB Drake Maye (right shoulder)
Lions
- QB Jared Goff (chest)
- RB Jacob Saylors (neck, hamstring)
- DE D.J. Wonnum (concussion)
- S Brian Branch (hip)
- S Kerby Joseph (knee — PUP return, out)
Both starting quarterbacks move forward among the full participants.
And while Maye’s throwing shoulder has been listed since the initial weeks of the season, no game designations have followed for the 24-year-old Patriots captain.
The reigning AFC Offensive Player of the Month threw three touchdowns and three interceptions in last Sunday’s blowout at Gillette Stadium. That was the case after beginning the calendar with a comeback win spanning only four incompletions, two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown at Hard Rock Stadium.
