FOXBORO — The Patriots were down three players at Friday’s practice, their last before this weekend’s game at Chicago.

Safety Kyle Dugger, linebacker Jahlani Tavai and practice-squad offensive tackle Caleb Jones were all absent.

Dugger has missed every practice this week, indicating he will miss his fourth game this season due to a lingering ankle injury. Tavai was newly absent. He was not listed on the team’s injury report Wednesday or Thursday. Tavai has started all nine games this season and is the Patriots’ leading tackler.

Jones, who signed to the practice squad in early September, has yet to appear in a game this year.

The Patriots will release their final injury report Friday evening and fly to Chicago midday Saturday. Sunday’s kickoff against the Bears is set for 1 p.m.

The Patriots just hit the practice field for the final time this week. Here’s who was missing.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots were down three players at Friday's practice ahead of their game against the Chicago Bears. Safety Kyle Dugger is expected to miss his fourth game due to an ankle injury, while linebacker Jahlani Tavai was a new absence, having started all nine games this season.</p><p>Practice-squad offensive tackle Caleb Jones remains sidelined without any game appearances this year. The final injury report will be released Friday evening before the team travels to Chicago for the Sunday matchup. #sports</p>

Patriots get bad news at final Friday practice before Bears game

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