Patriots list Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez on Week 4 injury report
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The New England Patriots reported significant injuries ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez appear on the injury report, with Maye listed as a full participant despite a shoulder issue, while Gonzalez did not practice due to a shoulder injury. Defensive tackle Christian Barmore also missed practice, contributing to concerns for a Patriots team that has placed 17 players on injured reserve this season. The team's start of 1-2 follows a defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, highlighting the need for a turnaround as they prepare for a tough game against Buffalo.
- •Drake Maye is a full practice participant with a shoulder injury.
- •Christian Gonzalez did not practice due to a shoulder injury.
- •Christian Barmore also missed practice with a shoulder issue.
- •The Patriots placed 17 players on injured reserve this season.
- •New England is 1-2 following a loss to Jacksonville.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Two surprise names pop up on Patriots' first Week 4 injury report
"The Patriots released another long injury report on Wednesday, but this time, there were two surprise names on the list heading into Week 4.
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