Patriots News

Randy Moss and Brandon Meriweather were added to the AFC's Pro Bowl roster on Friday. Moss will replace teammate Wes Welker and Meriweather will fill in for Buffalo rookie Jarius Byrd. Unfortunately Moss has to fill in for a fallen ally, but he was snubbed to begin with posting 83 catches, 1264 yards, and 13 TDs during the season. Meriweather has filled in admirably for Rodney Harrison this year, and has been the surest thing on the defensive side of ball not missing any time to injury unlike most of his companions (ie Mayo, Warren, Wilfork, Sanders). The third year player out of the U had 84 tackles, 5 interceptions (one for a TD), 2 forced fumbles, and 9 passes deflected and will head to his first Pro Bowl. Moss and Meriweather will join starters Logan Mankins and Vince Wilfork, and reserve Tom Brady.

Here's Friday's practice participation report:

Patriots:

Did Not Participate
OL Dan Connolly (ankle) Questionable

Full Participation
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder/right finger/rib) Probable
WR Julian Edelman (forearm) Probable
DE Jarvis Green (knee) Probable
T Nick Kaczur (shoulder) Probable
CB Shawn Springs (knee) Probable
DE Ty Warren (ankle) Probable
TE Benjamin Watson (knee) Probable
DL Vince Wilfork (foot) Probable
WR Randy Moss (not injury related) Probable

Ravens:

Full Participation
QB Flacco, Joe (hip) Probable
CB Marcus Paschal (back) Probable
LB Gooden, Tavares (groin) Probable
TE Heap, Todd (neck) Probable
LB Johnson, Jarret (back) Probable
LS Katula, Matt (elbow) Probable
WR Mason, Derrick (knee) Probable
DT Ngata, Haloti (ankle) Probable
DE Pryce, Trevor (head) Probable
S Reed, Ed (groin) Probable
G Yanda, Marshal (knee) Probable
S Zbikowski, Tom (neck) Probable

Also, replacing Wes Welker on the 53-man roster, who was placed on season ending injured reserve earlier this week, will be LB Thomas Williams. If we see the 25-year old former Trojan on Sunday, it will be on special teams.