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James White inactive for Patriots, after loss of father

NFL: JAN 04 AFC Wild Card - Titans at Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 04: New England Patriots running back James White (28) goes in motion during an AFC Wild Card game between the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans on January 4, 2020, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Running back James White, who plays a variety of roles in the Patriots offense, won’t be available tonight.

White was listed as inactive for the Patriots, heading into tonight’s game against the Seahawks.

According to Miami radio host Andy Slater, White’s father was killed in a car crash today. His mother was also in the car, and is hospitalized in critical condition.

Our condolences are with the White family at this time.

Also inactive for the Patriots are quarterback Jarrett Stidham, tackle Korey Cunningham, tight end Dalton Keene, cornerback Myles Bryant, and linebacker Josh Uche.

The Seahawks deactivated the following players: Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, running back DeeJay Dallas, defensive end Rasheem Green, tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, defensive end Alton Robinson, and linebacker D’Andre Walker.