FOXBORO — Patriots starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore was a surprise absence for the start of Friday’s practice. Barmore and running back Terrell Jennings were the lone players missing from the final practice before the Patriots take on the Bills on Sunday at 1 p.

The Florida A&M product was unable to practice all week, so it's unlikely that he'll be able to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bills. Both Craig Reynolds and D'Ernest Johnson are candidates to be elevated from the Patriots ' practice squad to the active roster if Jennings is sidelined in Week 15 as expected.

The Patriots announced that they have signed guard Mehki Butler to the practice squad and released Bill Murray.

The New England Patriots head into their critical Week 15 'Hat and T shirt' divisional game against the Buffalo Bills knowing that a win will seal their first A

San Francisco has officially added wide receiver Javon Baker and cornerback Isaiah Bolden to its practice squad, giving the team an infusion of young talent and depth at two important positions. The moves come during a busy personnel week for San Francisco.

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Javon Baker is reportedly signing with the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. This was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.

After missing last Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a hamstring injury, Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa will return to the lineup on Sunday when the team travels to New England to take on the Patriots.