Rested in preseason opener
Douglas was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
Also in that category were the team's top two WRs, A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, while Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams all saw action in the contest. Douglas is listed as a first-teamer along with Brown and Doubs on New England's unofficial depth chart, and it looks like he could be poised for an uptick in snaps/targets out of the slot this coming season after seeing his catch total in 2025 drop to 31 following a 66-catch effort in 2024. In that scenario, the 2023 sixth-rounder has a chance to resurface as a fantasy option in deeper PPR-friendly formats.
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TreVeyon Henderson
Returning to practice Monday
Coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson (ankle) will practice Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
A.J. Brown
Likely in line for six-week absence
Brown, who was officially placed on injured reserve Saturday, is expected to miss about six weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
A.J. Brown
Heading to IR
The Patriots are placing Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Kyle Williams
Not targeted in Week 1
Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday night.
A.J. Brown
Expected to miss four weeks
Brown is expected to miss four weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Eli Raridon
Finds pay dirt in NFL debut
Raridon caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
A.J. Brown
Believed to have high-ankle sprain
Brown received a preliminary diagnosis of a right high-ankle sprain after exiting Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.
DeMario Douglas
Does little with five catches
Douglas secured five of seven targets for 20 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Mack Hollins
Steps up after Brown injury
Hollins secured four of five targets for 51 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Hunter Henry
Three catches in Week 1 loss
Henry brought in all three targets for 26 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.