Why did the Patriots suddenly suspend 2 players on Friday? 😯😬

The Patriots will be hoping to win this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills

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But before the game, Patriots suddenly suspended 2 players

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Jack Jones and Jake Bailey have been moved to the suspended list, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss

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They have been moved from the reserve/injured list to the reserve/suspended list

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Reiss said this shows that the reserve status is no longer just about injuries

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Jones is the Patriots' fourth-round pick of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Arizona State

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He appeared in 13 games, with 30 tackles, two interceptions, one pick-six and six passes defended

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Bailey was drafted in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft

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He has earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 2020

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Coach Jim Harbaugh may face suspension from the NCAA

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