DeVonta Smith (hammy) out again Thursday

On Thursday, multiple Patriots players were listed as unavailable for practice. DeVonta Smith (hammy) is out again Thursday, according to NBC Sports. Christian Gonzalez missed practice due to injury, marking his second straight session absent, as reported by Boston.com, Yahoo Sports, and NBC Sports. Christian Barmore also remained out of practice, per NBC Sports, while Drake Maye landed on the injury report, noted by Boston.com. Coverage across several outlets highlighted the injury list.

Boston.com noted both Christian Gonzalez's missed practice and Drake Maye's injury report. Sports Illustrated framed the absences as "bad news at practice" ahead of the Week 4 showdown versus the Bills. Yahoo Sports published a Thursday injury report focusing on Gonzalez's continued absence. NBC Sports provided two pieces: one confirming Gonzalez and Barmore's practice status, and another noting DeVonta Smith's repeated unavailability. The Patriots are approaching a Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, a game described as a "showdown" by Sports Illustrated.

Upcoming updates will focus on whether the listed players return to practice before the Bills game, as the injury reports were issued on Thursday morning. Observers will watch for any revisions to the Patriots' Thursday injury report and any additional statements from the team’s medical staff. The outcome of the Week 4 contest will be measured against the Patriots' ability to field a roster despite the reported absences.