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Patriots injury updates: News on Alijah Vera-Tucker, Ben Brown, and others

The New England Patriots were back to work Monday following a weekend off. Ahead of a bonus practice day, head coach Mike Vrabel provided updates on several injured players. That began along the offensive line. After being placed on injured…

By Brian Hines · Pats Pulpit

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:36 PM

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Head coach Mike Vrabel provided injury updates on several Patriots players, including Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown.
Alijah Vera-Tucker is expected to return later this season after being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
Guard Ben Brown returned to practice on Monday after missing time with a knee injury.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel shared injury updates on Monday, confirming offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker is expected to return this season after landing on injured reserve with a hamstring issue. Fellow guard Ben Brown provided a boost by returning to practice following a knee injury suffered against the Jets.

Vrabel noted the team faces a decision on tackle Marcus Bryant as his 21-day activation window closes this week. Guard Greg Van Roten and safety Dell Pettus could also return to practice soon as New England manages its remaining injured reserve return designations.

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