Hernandez, Francis out for Sunday night

September, 21, 2012
9/21/12
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By Mike Rodak | ESPNBoston.com
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (ankle) and defensive lineman Justin Francis (ankle) were both ruled out for Sunday's game on the team's Friday injury report.

Defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick, despite not being spotted by reporters at the start of Friday's workout, was listed as limited on the injury report, and is questionable for Sunday night.

Also questionable is guard Logan Mankins (hip), who was added to the injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice on Friday.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Pos. Player Injury Weds. Thurs. Fri. Status
TE Aaron Hernandez Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
G Dan Connolly Concussion Limited Limited Limited Questionable
DE Brandon Deaderick Ankle --- Limited Limited Questionable
CB Alfonzo Dennard Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
TE Daniel Fells Shin Limited Limited Limited Questionable
DT Justin Francis Ankle Limited DNP DNP Out
WR Brandon Lloyd Thigh Limited Limited Limited Questionable
G Logan Mankins Hip --- Limited Limited Questionable
OL Nick McDonald Shoulder Limited Limited Limited Questionable
CB Sterling Moore Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
RB Shane Vereen Foot Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OT Sebastian Vollmer Back Limited Limited Limited Questionable
S Patrick Chung Shoulder Full Full Full Probable


BALTIMORE RAVENS
Pos. Player Injury Weds. Thurs. Fri. Status
LB Jameel McClain Knee DNP Limited Full Probable
DE Pernell McPhee Knee DNP Limited Full Probable
S Bernard Pollard Chest DNP Limited Full Probable
T Jah Reid Calf DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
CB Lardarius Webb Knee DNP Limited Full Probable
LB Paul Kruger Back Limited Full Full Probable
T Michael Oher Ankle Limited Full Full Probable

Mike Rodak

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