News story: Walter Rouse (left) and Matt Pryor (right) to start at guard for Patriots, who rule out Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) and Ben Brown (knee). espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5024…

Back in Foxboro, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says these 5 players are out for Thursday's game: Starting LG Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) Starting RG Ben Brown (knee) Starting CB Carlton Davis III (neck) Reserve CB Karon Prunty (hamstring) Reserve CB Channing Canada (hamstring)

Cleaning out the Patriots notebook as things are moving fast heading into Thursday’s road game against the Bears.

Patriots Wednesday 🔒🚪12:30p: Locker room 🏈1p: Practice 🎙️2:15p: Mike Vrabel 🛫 Flight to Midwest NOTES: Kevin Byard III - "I know Ben [Johnson], he's going to have some stuff up his sleeve, prime-time game, to show off his expertise"...Drake Maye - enjoy these moments.

CB Carlton Davis III (neck) was a limited participant in his return to practice, per the Patriots’ injury report.

Drake Maye arrives for his post-practice press conference, likes hearing the Celtics are winning, and answers a question on WR A.J. Brown’s response.

On the scene: WR A.J. Brown answers questions from reporters after practice, which includes saying he has a lot of love and respect for Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, and is praying for him.

2026 Patriots elected NFL Players Association representatives: 🏈QB Drake Maye (voting rep) 🏈OT Will Campbell 🏈CB Marcus Jones 🏈ST Brenden Schooler

From the Patriots practice field: WR A.J. Brown working on his craft.

Veteran CB Carlton Davis III (neck) has his jersey on as players get ready to depart the locker room for today’s walkthrough practice, which appears to be a sign of progress for him.

“With quarterbacks like this, you have to defend the second play.” — CB Christian Gonzalez, on Bears QB Caleb Williams and his ability to improvise

Mike Vrabel says it is unlikely that G/C Ben Brown and LG Alijah Vera-Tucker will be available this week, but there is a chance veteran OT Morgan Moses could be available.

Mike Vrabel arrives, notes the large media contingent, and fields an opening question from @kguregian on the Bears’ rushing attack.

Patriots “Core 4” special teams report, Week 6 (highlighting players whose primary contributions come in the kicking game - charted based on first units to take the field):   4️⃣ units: S Mike Brown, LB Erick Hunter, TE Cameron Latu, LB Darius Muasau, LB Namdi Obiazor, S Brenden Schooler   3️⃣ units: S Elliott Davison, S Jaylen Reed   2️⃣ units: RB Corey Kiner, OLB Elijah Ponder, CB Kindle Vildor   1️⃣ unit: LB Christian Elliss (PP/PC), OLB Gabe Jacas (PP/PC), CB Marcus Jones (PR), DT Leonard Taylor III (PR), WR Kyle Williams (KR)   NOTES: Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer (pictured) and assistant Tom Quinn get a tip of the cap from Mike Vrabel for having the kickoff coverage unit flying around as TE Cameron Latu, among others, had big hits…Brenden Schooler served up a reminder of his impact with a team-high 3 tackles…S Elliott Davison’s work in the kicking game, essentially taking over for CB Charles Woods as Woods plays more on defense, earned him a spot on the 53-man roster from the practice squad…Big spark from RB Corey Kiner as a kickoff returner (3-88-29.3 avg.) in addition to kickoff coverage work…One thing to monitor is how injuries across the roster force players such as OLB Elijah Ponder and LB Christian Elliss into expanded roles in the kicking game, which adds to their injury risk.

Patriots Tuesday 🎙️2:15p: Mike Vrabel 0⃣ & 1⃣ 2:25p: Christian Gonzalez, A.J. Brown 🔒🚪2:25p: Locker room 🚶‍♂️🏈3:10p: Walkthrough 🔟4:30p: Drake Maye NOTES: Vrabel - "Have to stay fluid" w/ OL injuries...Prep for Bears' No. 1 rush O (160.7 avg.)...CHI T.O.P 36:01, NE 31:17.

Patriots Monday injury report (walkthrough practice): 🏈❌NO PARTICIPATION: K Andy Borregales (personal), C/G Ben Brown (knee), CB Carlton Davis III (neck), DT Joshua Farmer (personal), LG Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) 🏈🤏LIMITED: WR A.J. Brown (ankle), CB Channing Canada (hamstring), OT Morgan Moses (foot), CB Karon Prunty (hamstring) 🏈🌕FULL: OT Marcus Bryant (ankle), S Kevin Byard III (chest), OT Will Campbell (knee), LB Christian Elliss (chest), RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), OLB Dre'Mont Jones (shoulder), QB Drake Maye (right shoulder), S Craig Woodson (shoulder)

One sliver of OL hope for the Patriots on Monday's injury report: They list veteran right tackle Morgan Moses (foot) as a projected limited participant.

News story: WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder) placed on IR, won't return until after the bye week at the earliest. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/5022…

Patriots transactions: 🏈 Placed on IR: WR Romeo Doubs (shoulder) 🏈 Signed from practice squad to 53-man roster: S Elliott Davison 🏈 Signed to practice squad: WR Ryan Miller, C/G Andrew Rupcich, C Jacob Rizy 🏈 Released from practice squad: CB D’Shawn Jamison