The New England Patriots returned to practice missing three players, including a defensive captain.
Running back JaMycal Hasty, linebacker Christian Elliss, and safety Kyle Dugger were absent as preparations for the Chicago Bears began in Foxborough on Wednesday.
Here is the first injury report ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET game at Soldier Field:
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Patriots: RB JaMycal Hasty (personal), LB Christian Elliss (abdomen), S Kyle Dugger (ankle)
Bears: OT Darnell Wright (knee), OT Kiran Amegadjie (calf), OT Braxton Jones (knee), DT Andrew Billings (pectoral), CB Jaylon Jones (shoulder), S Jaquan Brisker (concussion)
Dugger, a 2020 Patriots draft pick, has missed two consecutive games due to an ankle injury. Previously listed as limited, he was downgraded to inactive last week. This season, Dugger has recorded 35 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.
Hasty was absent for personal reasons, while Elliss was out with an abdomen injury after playing 58% of the defensive snaps last game.
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
Patriots: OT Vederian Lowe (shoulder), G Layden Robinson (ankle), DT Daniel Ekuale (abdomen), DT Jaquelin Roy (neck), DE Keion White (knee), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), S Marte Mapu (neck)
Bears: DE Montez Sweat (shin), DE Darrell Taylor (knee), LB Noah Sewell (knee), CB Kyler Gordon (hamstring), CB Terell Smith (ankle)
Seven Patriots practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday after a 20-17 overtime loss in which Roy and Mapu briefly exited but returned while managing neck issues.
FULL PARTICIPATION
Patriots: G Michael Jordan (ankle), CB Alex Austin (ankle — IR return)
Bears: OT Teven Jenkins (knee), G Ryan Bates (shoulder — IR return)
The Patriots opened Austin’s 21-day practice window last week. After being on injured reserve since late September, Austin is now fully practicing. Starting left guard Michael Jordan, previously limited with an ankle issue, also practiced in full.
