Seven players were limited in practice: Starting left tackle Trent Brown, edge defender Matthew Judon, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, rookie wide receiver Ed Lee, guard Chasen Hines and safety Brad Hawkins.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/02/cole-strange-among-six-missing-two-starters-limited-at-patriots-padded-practice-thursday/

Smith-Schuster, who ends the season with 29 catches for 260 yards and one touchdown in 11 games, already was ruled out on Friday, leaving DeVante Parker, DeMario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Reagor available from the 53-man roster to play the Bills.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/30/patriots-rule-out-two-players-ahead-of-week-17-matchup-vs-bills/