With Sam Darnold’s Status Up In The Air, Patriots Could Face Former XFL Star PJ Walker on Sunday

The Patriots listed 12 players on the injury report ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Carolina Panthers. CB J.C. Jackson remains out due to a illness while QB Sam Darnold (Concussion/Right Shoulder) was not spotted during the media portion of practice on Thursday. PJ Walker told reporters he is preparing for Sunday’s game against New England as though he will be the Panthers’ starter. The full injury report on Thursday included:  NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (4-4) DID NOT PARTICIPATE CB J.C. Jackson, Illness LIMITED AVAILABILITY DT Christian Barmore, Foot LB Ja'Whaun Bentley, Ribs DL Carl Davis, Hand S Cody Davis, Hand S Kyle Dugger, Neck K Nick Folk, Left Knee LB Dont'a Hightower, Ankle G Shaq Mason, Abdomen TE Jonnu Smith, Shoulder LB Josh Uche, Shoulder LB Kyle Van Noy, Groin FULL AVAILABILITY No Players Listed. CAROLINA PANTHERS (4-4) DID NOT PARTICIPATE CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, Toe LIMITED AVAILABILITY QB Sam Darnold, Concussion / Right Shoulder FULL AVAILABILITY LB Jermaine Carter Jr., Ankle G Pat Elflein, Hamstring T Cameron Erving, Knee CB Stephon Gilmore, Quad CB CJ Henderson, Shoulder C Matt Paradis, Knee LB Shaq Thompson, Foot You can also listen and Subscribe to Patriots Newsfeed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and at CLNSMedia.com for Audio Updates on the Patriots. Follow Patriots CLNS and Evan Lazar on Twitter! @PatriotsCLNS & @ezlazar CLNS Patriots Coverage is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Go to CALM.COM/garden, for a limited time you’ll get 40% off a Calm premium subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices