Hightower, Amendola, Slater among DNPs on Thursday injury report

Linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee), wide receiver Danny Amendola (concussion, knee) and special teamer Matthew Slater (hamstring) were all listed as DNP on the Patriots’ injury report on Thursday, which likely means the trio won’t be able to play Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans.

In addition to Hightower, Amendola and Slater, the following players were all listed as limited: defensive lineman Adam Butler (knee), offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (ankle), defensive back Nate Ebner (shoulder), offensive tackle Cameron Fleming (ankle), safety Devin McCourty (groin) and defensive lineman Vincent Valentine.