The New England Patriots are depleted at the receiving positions as the Cleveland Browns come to town. Two tight ends have been ruled out for the game, and three wide receivers are listed as questionable.
Ryan Izzo and Matt LaCosse are the tight ends who will miss the game. They have combined for just nine receptions on the season, but the hit to the overall depth chart is hard. It leaves the Patriots with 39-year-old Ben Watson (a former Brown from 2010-2012) and Eric Tomlinson as the only TEs.
Already missing Josh Gordon, who went on I.R. this week, the Patriots WR corps is also banged up. The biggest name is Julian Edelman, who is questionable with a chest injury. Gunner Olszewski is also listed as questionable. Phillip Dorsett is on the report but without designation.
The official final report from the Patriots:
