The New England Patriots will have tight end Hunter Henry and wide receiver A.J. Brown available for their Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions in Germany. Both players were listed without game status on Saturday, confirming they are set to play after injury doubts earlier in the week.
The Patriots faced a challenging injury situation heading into their international matchup. Before departing for Germany, the team ruled out guard/center Ben Brown (knee), cornerback Carlton Davis III (knee), and running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness). Henderson was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, ending his availability for the foreseeable future.
Nine players were listed as questionable earlier in the week, including A.J. Brown with ankle and knee issues. Safety Kevin Byard III (chest), fullback Reggie Gilliam (knee), tight end Cameron Latu (back), offensive lineman Walter Rouse (concussion protocol), safety Brenden Schooler (hamstring), running back Rhamondre Stevenson (knee), offensive lineman Greg Van Roten (hamstring), and cornerback Charles Woods (hamstring) all carried doubts. Despite these concerns, Brown and Henry were marked ready to play.
The Patriots activated Greg Van Roten and Reggie Gilliam to the 53-man roster on Saturday and elevated guard Andrew Rupcich from the practice squad, suggesting the team prioritized depth on the offensive line and fullback position. Walter Rouse remained inactive due to concussion protocol, and Dametrious Crownover was a healthy scratch.
A.J. Brown’s return is notable given his recent absence and the ankle and knee issues that had kept him sidelined. His presence should provide a boost to the Patriots’ passing attack against the Lions. Hunter Henry, dealing with a foot injury, also being cleared adds another weapon to the offense.
Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as questionable but is expected to play, as the team did not elevate running back Terrell Jennings from the practice squad. Alongside Stevenson, Corey Kiner and Lan Larison will likely form the Patriots’ backfield options.
The Lions entered the game with several players inactive, including center Cade Mays, cornerbacks DJ Reed and Keith Abney II, edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein, linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo.
Patriots Wire reported these details as the teams prepared for their Week 10 meeting in Germany, emphasizing the Patriots’ adjustments on their active roster. The activation of Henry and Brown provides a clear signal that New England intends to field as strong an offense as possible despite injuries.
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