Ximines, who has been dealing with a knee injury, was one of the preseason standouts for the Patriots. He showed his ability to be disruptive by recording a sack in each of the first two exhibition games.

The Patriots signed rookie defensive end Jamree Kromah off the Bears’ practice squad Wednesday and placed outside linebacker Oshane Ximines on injured reserve. Patriots-Jets injury report: LT Vederian Lowe absent,

The Patriots placed linebacker Oshane Ximines on injured reserve and promoted rookie defensive end Jamree Kromah from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

With that, here are five things to watch for during the Jets’ (1-1) Week 3 matchup with the Patriots (1-1):

The New England Patriots have a lengthy injury report for Thursday’s contest against the New York Jets. Linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, tackle Vederian Lowe and linebacker Oshane Xmines are all out for the game.

Preview the Week 3 matchup between the New York Jets and New England Patriots with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Bill Belichick had some pointed criticism at the Patriots for how they managed the clock at the end of the first half on Sunday.

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo did not hold back when talking about the play of the offensive line in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks' pass rush was able to get to quarterback Jacoby Brissett due to the offensive line struggles.

In the most un-Bill Belichick move possible, New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo pranked some of his fellow coaches and players during their game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Mayo got one over on some of his fellow Patriots on the sideline by pretending

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Joy Taylor examines whether Aaron Rodgers can meet expectations in his home opener against the New England Patriots. Hear her insights on what this key game could reveal about Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.