Patriots | Michael Hoomanawanui to cash in

New England Patriots TE Michael Hoomanawanui (knee) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25, and he is expected to play a big role in the Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills. Hoomanawanui had his contract restructured during the offseason, and his base salary is for $630,000. He has the chance to earn up to $370,000 in incentives if he reaches 45 percent of the offensive snaps played this season.
Patriots | Michael Hoomanawanui to cash in

Patriots | Wednesday’s Week 17 practice report

New England Patriots WR Josh Boyce (ankle) and CB Devin McCourty (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. CB Kyle Arrington (groin), OT Marcus Cannon (ankle), CB Alfonzo Dennard (knee, shoulder), WR Aaron Dobson (foot), LB Dane Fletcher (groin), SS Steve Gregory (finger), OT Nate Solder (concussion), LB Brandon Spikes (knee) and OT Will Svitek (ankle) were each listed as limited participants. CB Aqib Talib (hip) was a full participant.
Patriots | Wednesday’s Week 17 practice report

Vikings | Wednesday’s Week 17 practice report

Minnesota Vikings LB Audie Cole (ankle), LB Larry Dean (knee), DT Fred Evans (knee), RB Toby Gerhart (hamstring), DT Letroy Guion (quadriceps), CB Shaun Prater (ankle) and SS Harrison Smith (foot, groin) each did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 25. RB Matt Asiata (ankle), CB Chris Cook (knee), FB Jerome Felton (knee), OG Brandon Fusco (knee) and CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) were limited participants, while CB Marcus Sherels (shoulder) was listed having practiced fully.
Vikings | Wednesday’s Week 17 practice report