What happened: New England's secondary loses a veteran piece for Sunday when Pittsburgh visits Foxborough in Week 2. The Steelers already ruled out Michael Pittman Jr. with a foot injury earlier Saturday, leaving both teams down a starter before kickoff.

Why it matters: That points Marcus Jones toward a larger coverage role alongside Christian Gonzalez against Aaron Rodgers and Dk Metcalf. It also changes the shape of New England's Week 2 matchup with Pittsburgh before either side has much early-season margin.

What to watch: Sunday's inactive list will show whether New England makes any other changes in the secondary. The cornerback snap split becomes one of the key pregame checks in Foxborough.