The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins have released their injury reports ahead of their Week 18 matchup. The lists detail which players did not participate, had limited participation, or were full participants in practice on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
For the Patriots, several players did not take part in practice due to various injuries and illnesses. These include defensive tackle Christian Barmore (illness), tight end Hunter Henry (knee), linebackers Harold Landry (knee) and Robert Spillane (ankle), defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga (foot), fullback Jack Westover (ankle), and guard Jared Wilson, who is in concussion protocol.
Limited participation was recorded for cornerback Alex Austin (wrist), wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (concussion protocol), linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (illness), tackles Morgan Moses (not injury related/rest) and Thayer Munford Jr. (illness), as well as defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle).
Full participation was noted for tackle Will Campbell (knee) and wide receiver DeMario Douglas (hamstring).
On the Dolphins’ side, running back De’Von Achane (shoulder), linebacker Jordyn Brooks (hamstring), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf), linebacker Chop Robinson (concussion), wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ribs), and tight end Darren Waller (groin) all missed practice.
Limited participation included offensive lineman Aaron Brewer with a neck issue and kicker Jason Sanders with a right hip concern. Full participants were linebacker K.J. Britt recovering from a groin injury and offensive lineman Austin Jackson with a back problem.
According to the teams, bold text indicates any changes from the previous day’s report. Practice participation levels are defined as follows: “Did Not Participate” means the player missed practice; “Limited Participation” is less than 100% of normal repetitions; “Full Participation” means the player took part in all regular activities.
Game status definitions provided state that “Out” means a player will not play, “Doubtful” signals they are unlikely to play, while “Questionable” leaves their status uncertain.
