The Patriots added safety Kyle Dugger back to the injury report Saturday with an ankle ailment.

The veteran starter is now questionable to play Sunday against the Jets.

The Patriots also elevated linebacker Ochaun Mathis from the practice squad for the second straight week.

Mathis, who <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/08/30/patriots-sign-two-players-to-practice-squad-release-veteran-offensive-lineman/">was selected</a> in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Nebraska by the Rams, played one defensive snap and 22 reps on special teams last week in London against the Jaguars.

If Dugger can’t play, then veteran Jaylinn Hawkins would likely step up as a starter alongside Marte Mapu, while undrafted rookie Dell Pettus would take on a bigger role in the defense.

The Patriots <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/10/25/patriots-injury-report-two-rookie-starters-ruled-out-vs-jets/">ruled out</a> rookies wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk and guard Layden Robinson on Friday. Dugger, DT Daniel Ekuale (abdomen), CB Jonathan Jones (shoulder/personal), G Michael Jordan (ankle), T Vederian Lowe (ankle), LB Raekwon McMillan (back), OL Sidy Sow (illness), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), DE Keion White (ankle) are questionable.

Add another ailment to the Patriots’ lengthy injury report.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots added safety Kyle Dugger to the injury report with an ankle issue, making him questionable for the upcoming game against the Jets. If he cannot play, veteran Jaylinn Hawkins is expected to start alongside Marte Mapu. </p><p>Additionally, two rookie starters were ruled out, and several other players are listed as questionable. Linebacker Ochaun Mathis has been elevated from the practice squad for the second consecutive week. #sports</p>

Patriots add Kyle Dugger to injury report, elevate linebacker

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