Mankins, Jones limited in return to practice

December, 6, 2012
12/06/12
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By Mike Rodak | ESPNBoston.com
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins (ankle/calf) and defensive end Chandler Jones (ankle) were limited in their return to practice on Thursday, according to the team's injury report.

Overall, the Patriots listed 15 players on the injury report, their fewest total since Oct. 19. Offensive lineman Nick McDonald (shoulder) and tight end Rob Gronkowski (forearm/hip) were listed as not practicing.

Wide receiver Matthew Slater (concussion) and linebacker Tracy White (foot) were removed from the injury report after being limited in practice last week.

Linebacker Brandon Spikes, who has been listed as limited with a knee injury since Nov. 7, was listed on Thursday's report as limited with both knee and ankle injuries.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Player Position Injury Thursday
Rob Gronkowski TE Forearm/Hip DNP
Nick McDonald OL Shoulder DNP
Ron Brace DT Elbow Limited
Patrick Chung S Shoulder/Hamstring Limited
Dan Connolly G Back Limited
Aaron Hernandez TE Ankle Limited
Dont'a Hightower LB Hamstring Limited
Chandler Jones DE Ankle Limited
Brandon Lloyd WR Knee Limited
Kyle Love DT Knee Limited
Logan Mankins G Ankle/Calf Limited
Brandon Spikes LB Knee/Ankle Limited
Sebastian Vollmer OT Back/Knee Limited
Wes Welker WR Ankle Limited
Jerod Mayo LB Elbow Full

HOUSTON TEXANS

Player Position Injury Thursday
Alan Ball CB Foot DNP
Brooks Reed OLB Groin DNP
Antoine Caldwell G Hamstring Limited
Shaun Cody NT Ribs/Back Limited
Tim Dobbins ILB Shoulder Limited
Garrett Graham TE Concussion Limited
Bradie James ILB Hamstring Limited
Johnathan Joseph CB Hamstring/Groin Limited
Derek Newton T Knee Limited
Antonio Smith DE Ankle Limited
Wade Smith G Knee/Ribs Limited
Jared Crick DE Neck Full
Owen Daniels TE Back Full
Lestar Jean WR Knee Full
Whitney Mercilus OLB Hip Full
Jesse Nading OLB Foot Full
DeVier Posey WR Knee/Hamstring Full
Ben Tate RB Hamstring Full
T.J. Yates QB Right Elbow Full

Mike Rodak

Patriots reporter, ESPNBoston.com
Mike Rodak began covering the Patriots for ESPNBoston.com in July 2010.
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