Ted

Johnson

The Patriots have no players on their injury report, including Richard Seymour. It’s the healthiest they’ve been all season.

Johnson also missed practice time last week, but he should be ready for Sunday’s game.

The veteran wasn’t guaranteed to make the team in training camp, but now has passed Roman Phifer for a starting job. He could have short-term fantasy value if he stays healthy.

The injury-prone veteran isn’t guaranteed to make the team if he can’t stay healthy.

He’s listed as probable, but should be ready to go.

This is a big loss to New England’s rush defense, already reeling from the absence of Tedy Bruschi. Expect teams to run straight at the Patriots. Johnson played all ten of his NFL seasons in New England after Bill Parcells drafted him 1995.

The Patriots LB core is somewhat thin and Johnson’s salary is low, so this move isn’t certain. That said, injuries have limited Johnson for a few seasons running.