Patriots list A.J. Brown as limited, several players did not practice ahead of Week 7 at the Bears
The New England Patriots on Monday released their injury report ahead of their Week 7 game at the Chicago Bears on Oct. 19, 2026, at 8 p.m. New England conducted a walkthrough Monday. The report listed several players as either not participating or limited in practice. Wide receiver A.J. Brown was limited with an ankle issue.
The Patriots did not have kicker Andy Borregales (personal), offensive lineman Ben Brown (knee), cornerback Carlton Davis III (neck), defensive tackle Joshua Farmer (personal) or guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) participate Monday. The team listed A.J. Brown (ankle), cornerback Channing Canada (hamstring), tackle Morgan Moses (foot) and cornerback Karon Prunty (hamstring) as limited. The report defined limited participation as less than 100% of a player's normal repetitions and full participation as 100%.
The Patriots listed several players as full participants, including tackle Marcus Bryant (ankle), safety Kevin Byard III (chest), tackle Will Campbell (knee), linebacker Christian Elliss (chest), running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), quarterback Drake Maye (right shoulder) and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder). The Chicago Bears conducted a walkthrough Monday, and the team noted that participation statuses were estimations. The Bears provided their own practice participation report after the walkthrough.
The Bears did not have linebacker T.J. Edwards (hamstring), offensive lineman Jonah Jackson (hip/quadriceps), running back Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) or linebacker Jack Sanborn (concussion) participate Monday. The team listed no players as limited on Monday. Linebacker Keyshaun Elliott (quadriceps) and defensive back Tyrique Stevenson Sr. (hip) were listed as full participants.
NFL Sports Blog Take
A.J. Brown's limited session with an ankle issue is the most notable name on New England's report and bears watching as the Patriots prepare for Chicago. Drake Maye taking full practice despite a right-shoulder note is a positive sign for New England's offense. The absence of guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and other nonparticipants on the offensive line could affect depth and lineup decisions. The Bears' missing linebackers T.J. Edwards and Jack Sanborn from practice highlight potential concerns in Chicago's front seven, and coaches on both sides will likely use upcoming practices to clarify availability ahead of the weekend game.