5:31 PM - Joe Cardona (NE) (personal/calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

12:54 PM - Joe Cardona (NE) was ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Texans due to a personal matter, not a calf injury, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

8:01 PM - Joe Cardona (NE) signed a four-year contract with the Patriots on Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

11:25 PM - Joe Cardona (NE) (foot) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

9:56 PM - Joe Cardona (NE) (foot) has been ruled out to return this season, Chris Mason of Mass Live reports.

7:26 PM - Joe Cardona (NE) (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, per the team's official site.

11:06 AM - Joe Cardona (NE) signed a four-year contract extension with the Patriots on Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.