PHILADELPHIA -- Kickoff is drawing near for the Patriots in their preseason opener, marking the first time we’ll get to see several new faces take the field in game action.

With 90 players on the roster, the Patriots have plenty of bodies to cycle through, but not all of them are expected to be available tonight.

Here’s a brief look at those players who are not expected to play tonight due to current health issues.

OFFENSE

Wide receivers: Michael Jenkins, Mark Harrison

Tight ends: Rob Gronkowski, Brandon Ford

Offensive linemen: Dan Connolly, Marcus Cannon, Markus Zusevics, Tyronne Green, Kevin Haslam

DEFENSE

Defensive tackle: Armond Armstead

Defensive end: Jermaine Cunningham

Cornerbacks: Ras-I Dowling, Alfonzo Dennard

Safeties: Nate Ebner, Devin McCourty

On McCourty, he has practiced consistently since training camp began, but has mostly done so in a non-contact jersey.

If the above players do not play, the Patriots will wind up with 75 healthy bodies to split the reps up tonight. That should afford many of their younger players extensive work to showcase themselves for the coaching staff.