WALKING WOUNDED: The Patriots are going to be playing wait and see over the next few weeks, as they sort through a myriad of injuries plaguing the team. Nicole Yang runs through the list, and how the team is dealing with them.
THE WAY BACK: Speaking of injuries, defensive lineman Milton Williams returned to practice on Tuesday, starting the clock for his return. Khari Thompson has more in the notebook.
ONLY TWO?: Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez are headed to the Pro Bowl. They were the only two players selected on that is 12-3, battling for the No. 1 playoff seed and wrapping up one of the best single-season turnarounds in NFL history. Ben Volin believes the lack of recognition should serve as the perfect fuel for the Patriots.
STICKING AROUND: Ben Brown was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of this season, but the versatile offensive lineman will remain under contract with the Patriots through 2027 after signing an extension. Nicole Yang has the details.
STAND BY YOUR MAN: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t condone the actions that led to wide receiver DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension by the NFL following an in-game altercation with a fan, but he added that Metcalf has his full support. Metcalf’s appeal to have the suspension reduced was denied by the league on Tuesday.
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