Easley (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Easley has some long-term upside as an IDP, but he'll need to re-establish his health and cement a regular role before meriting lineup consideration. To date, the second-year defensive lineman has recorded 10 tackles in 12 career NFL contests.

After practicing in a limited fashion Friday, Easley (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, NESN.com reports.

Easley, who injured his hip eight plays into the Patriots' regular season opener, has a shot to suit up this weekend, but we'd like to see him get a full and productive game under his belt before recommending him as an IDP option.

Easley (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

After missing Week 2's game against the Bills, Easley's status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars is unclear at this stage. The second-year defensive lineman is currently listed as a second-string DT on the Patriots' posted depth chart.

Easley (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

His ability to practice on a limited basis Friday provided a glimmer of hope Easley would be able to suit up in Week 2, but the Patriots will err on the side of caution and hold him out. Easley suffered a hip pointer during the team's Week 1 win over Pittsburgh.

Easley (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Easley figures to be inactive Sunday, but given that he returned to practice on Friday on a limited basis, it would appear as though he has a shot to play in Week 3.

Easley (hip) will not practice on Thursday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

It appears as if Easley could be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, as the 2014 first-round pick has now missed back-to-back practices. Alan Branch, Malcom Brown and Sealver Siliga should see more snaps if Easley is unavailable to play.

Easley (hip) did not practice on Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the New England Sports Network reports.

Easley's absence was due to a hip pointer suffered during Thursday's game against the Steelers and early reports indicate Easley will likely miss one or two weeks rehabbing the injury. With Easley most likely missing Sunday's contest against the Bills, 2015 first-round pick Malcom Brown could step in and receive more snaps.

Easley is dealing with a hip pointer that he suffered Thursday against the Steelers, csnne.com reports.

Per the report, Easley may miss a week or two, but the second-year defensive lineman doesn't appear to be facing a lengthy absence.

Easley (hip) will not return to Thursday's game against the Steelers, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports.

Easley got the start but then injured his hip on the first series of the game. Geneo Grissom, a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, is filling in at defensive tackle, according to NESN's Doug Kyed.

Easley left Thursday's game against the Steelers with a hip injury and is questionable to return.

Easley, who started at defensive tackle, suffered his injury on the first series of the game. He was down on the field for a couple of minutes, then had to be helped back to the locker room. If he can't return, the Patriots will likely need more snaps from Malcom Brown and Sealver Siliga.

Easley (knee) returned to practice Saturday, ESPN.com reports.

Easley opened training camp on the the Patriots' physically unable to perform list, but was able to rejoin his teammates for Saturday's workout. The 2014 first-rounder has dealt with knee issues over the past coupe of years, but assuming no significant injury setbacks as the summer rolls along, the Patriots are counting on Easley to provide the team's defensive line with an added interior pass-rushing presence.

Easley (knee) was among the Patriots placed on the team's Active/Physically Unable to Perform list in advance of training camp, ESPN.com reports.

Easley, who has had knee issues in the past, can come off the list at any time, though his inclusion at this time indicates that he is not yet fully cleared to participate in practice. Assuming his health, the 2014 first-rounder is being counted on by the team to provide an interior pass rushing presence up front, in part to help fill the void created by the departure of Vince Wilfork.

Easley, who has dealt with knee issues in the past, continues to work his way toward 100 percent, the Boston Herald reports.

As a rookie, Easley was eased into the mix, playing 11 games and recording one sack and 10 tackles in the process before being shut down in December. Now further removed from the torn ACL that he suffered back in October of 2013, the defensive lineman could be poised to emerge as a key member of the Patriots' defense in 2015. Such an outcome would no doubt be a welcome one, with the team having parted ways with long-time DT Vince Wilfork this past offseason.

Easley (knee) -- who finished the 2014 season on IR -- hopes to be ready for OTAs in April, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports.

The report relays that Easley avoided offseason knee surgery and assuming no setbacks, the 2014 first-rounder appears poised to see an expanded role this coming season, in the wake of the Patriots' decision to not pick up Vince Wilfork's 2015 contract option. As a rookie, Easley was limited to 10 tackles and a sack in 11 games, but now further removed from the knee issues that preceded him being drafted by New England, Easley has the potential to emerge as a key pass-rusher for the team in his second pro season.

Easley (knee) is reportedly headed for injured reserve, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

Drafted 29th overall by the Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft, Easley -- who suffered a torn ACL last September -- is still battling knee issues. He finishes up his rookie campaign with 10 tackles and a sack in 11 games.

Easley (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Easley's absence is a hit to the Patriots' defensive line depth, but with 10 tackles and a sack in nine games to date, he's off the IDP radar.

Easley (shoulder/knee) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Jets.

With five tackles and a pick in five games to date, the Patriots' first-rounder is not quite ready for fantasy prime-time in IDP formats.

Easley (shoulder/knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Easley, who had been listed as questionable, was downgraded to out on Saturday, not a surprising development after the rookie defensive lineman missed practice both Thursday and Friday.

Easley (shoulder/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, ESPN.com reports.

Easley, who has five tackles to date, looks iffy, at best, this week after missing practice both Thursday and Friday.

Easley (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, the Boston Herald reports.

The report notes that Easley suffered an AC joint separation in his right shoulder this past Sunday against the Bengals, which clouds the rookie defensive lineman's status for this weekend's contest against the Bills.