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Triple Joy: Right After the Bye Week, Patriots Get Massive News as 3 Key Pillars Return to Full Practice – Fully Ready for the Showdown with the Bills at the Holy Gillette

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts – The bye week is over, and the New England Patriots immediately received the greatest possible gift: three crucial pillars all returned to normal practice, bringing a powerful surge of energy ahead of the do-or-die clash with the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium this Sunday. Jared Wilson, Brenden Schooler, and Khyiris Tonga – three names that have formed the backbone of this team – have finally stepped back onto the practice field after their injuries.

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The return of Jared Wilson is especially noteworthy. The Patriots’ offensive line was visibly shaken when they lost both Wilson and left tackle Will Campbell in Week 12, forcing Ben Brown into temporary duty. Now, Wilson’s presence not only adds rock-solid protection to Drake Maye’s pocket, but also allows the Patriots to diversify their red-hot running game even further. While it’s not 100% certain he’ll play, Wilson has opened up massive hope for this week.

Brenden Schooler, one of the NFL’s premier special-teams stars, is also back after the ankle injury he suffered before the Bengals game. Schooler is the “soul” of the special-teams unit, the man responsible for a series of game-changing tackles this season. His return is a critical boost as the Patriots prepare to face Buffalo – a team that is always dangerous in field-position battles.

No less important is the return of Khyiris Tonga, who has played a huge role in upgrading the Patriots’ run defense this year. Without Tonga, the Patriots lacked stability in the trenches against the Giants. Now, facing James Cook – one of the most explosive running backs in the AFC – Tonga’s presence is irreplaceable.

Even though the Patriots are still missing key pieces with Campbell and Milton Williams on IR, the return of these three pillars could not have come at a better time. With two games widely seen as season-defining battles ahead – the Bills and the Ravens – New England is finally starting to look like its strongest self again.

Head coach Mike Vrabel shared his excitement about this moment: “You couldn’t ask for anything better coming out of a bye week. Seeing our most important guys step back on the field, moving, competing again – that’s the sign that this team is heading in the right direction and ready for the toughest stretch of the season.”

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' glitzy steakhouse rocked by lawsuit claiming partners siphoned millions and 'extorted' lawyer as he battled blood cancer
Kansas City, Missouri – January 2026 Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ trendy Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime, has found itself at the center of a controversy after a lawsuit alleged that its business partners, Tosh Berman and Michael Tanha, siphoned millions of dollars from the company and “extorted” their legal counsel during a critical time when the attorney was fighting blood cancer. The lawsuit, filed by Matthew Syken, the former general counsel of the restaurant’s parent company Noble 33, claims that Berman and Tanha engaged in fraudulent activity while Syken was on medical leave for cancer treatment. According to Syken, the two allegedly misappropriated funds from a deal with a gift card company, inKind, which had paid Noble 33 millions in advance for store credits redeemable at their chain of restaurants. Syken claims that after he uncovered the financial irregularities and confronted Berman and Tanha, they retaliated by withholding his pay, firing him, and canceling his medical insurance during his recovery. He further accuses them of threatening his legal career in an attempt to silence him, adding to the emotional and financial strain he was already facing. “I had no choice but to speak up. I’ve been through enough, and I thought it was my responsibility to make sure Noble 33 was operating fairly. To be fired in such a cruel manner, especially while fighting cancer, is something I’ll never forget. The truth needs to come out,” Syken stated. Kelce and Mahomes, both of whom have had stakes in 1587 Prime, have not been named as defendants in the lawsuit, and sources close to the two superstars say they were unaware of the alleged misconduct. Despite the controversy, Kelce and Mahomes have continued to promote the restaurant as a high-end destination for fans and celebrities alike. The lawsuit, which has gained significant media attention, claims that Berman and Tanha used the inKind gift card deal to generate upfront cash that was allegedly funneled into their private accounts, while Syken’s attempts to uncover the scheme were met with hostility. Berman and Tanha have denied all wrongdoing, accusing Syken of embezzling funds himself, but the lawsuit continues to unfold as the legal battle intensifies. With a history of Super Bowl victories and major endorsements, both Kelce and Mahomes now find themselves linked to a serious legal battle that threatens the future of their restaurant venture. As the case progresses, many are wondering whether 1587 Prime can withstand the controversy and whether the public image of the two stars will be affected by the ongoing legal issues.