Patriots receive good news at final practice before Giants game

FOXBORO Two key Patriots defenders were present for the beginning of practice Saturday Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga chest and outside linebacker Harold Landry knee were both present for the portion of practice open to media Rookie left guard Jared Wilson ankle and special-teams captain Brenden Schooler ankle were not on the field Head coach Mike Vrabel already ruled out Wilson for Monday night s meeting against the Giants It would be a surprise if Schooler suited up since he s missed practice this week Expect Ben Brown to fill in for Wilson at left guard Schooler s roles on special teams will likely be filled by multiple players The Patriots are already down left tackle Will Campbell knee and defensive tackle Milton Williams ankle both of whom are on injured reserve Vederian Lowe is expected to start at left tackle in Campbell s place The Patriots have Christian Barmore Cory Durden and rookies Joshua Farmer and Eric Gregory at defensive tackle on their -man roster They might have to elevate Jeremiah Pharms Jr from the practice squad as well