Wendell (illness) ruled out vs. Bills; Easley (hip) doubtful

FOXBORO -- The Patriots will be without veteran offensive lineman Ryan Wendell on Sunday when they take on the Bills. Wendell had been limited in two practices this week, but he missed Friday's session entirely and has been ruled out.

Without Wendell, who was inactive last week, the Patriots will likely lean heavily on their young interior offensive linemen for the second consecutive game. Undrafted rookie center David Andrews played every snap against the Steelers while rookies Tre' Jackson and Shaq Mason shared the guard duties with third-year player Josh Kline.

Patriots defensive lineman Dominique Easley returned to practice on Friday but he was limited and has been listed as doubtful for Sunday.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
OL Ryan Wendell (illness)

DOUBTFUL
DL Dominique Easley (hip)

PROBABLE
RB Travaris Cadet (hamstring)
DL Trey Flowers (knee)
S Tavon Wilson (quad)