Collins, Dennard Among 6 Patriots Questionable vs. Raiders
BOSTON (CBS) -- New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins was limited all week in practice, and is one of six players listed as "questionable" for Sunday's home opener against the Oakland Raiders.
Collins missed New England's Week 2 tilt against the Minnesota Vikings with a thigh injury, but was able to practice all three days this week in a limited role. Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard also returned to practice this week after missing Week 2 with a shoulder injury, but is also listed as questionable for Sunday's game.
Here is the Patriots full injury report from Friday:
Questionable
DL Michael Buchanan (ankle)
LB Jamie Collins (thigh)
CB Alfonzo Dennard (shoulder)
S Don Jones (hamstring)
RB Shane Vereen (shoulder)
OL Ryan Wendell (knee)
Probable
OL Dan Connolly (knee)
WR Julian Edelman (back)
TE Rob Gronkowski (knee)
DT Sealver Saliga (hand)
Linebacker Sio Moore has been ruled out for Oakland, with seven players listed as "questionable" for Sunday's game:
CB Chimdi Chekwa (knee)
RB Maurice Jones-Drew (hand)
T Matt McCants (knee)
LB Nick Roach (concussion)
CB Carlos Rogers (knee)
DL Antonio Smith (back)
WR Rod Streater (hip)
Oakland defensive end Justin Tuck is listed as "probable" for the game after missing time earlier in the week due to an illness.
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