The New England Patriots are off to a slow start, and were dealt significant injury blows on both sides of the ball.
According to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe, running back Rex Burkhead and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley are headed to injured reserve. Burkhead has a neck injury and Bentley’s injury was undisclosed.
Both players were slated for big roles this season, and now the 1-2 Patriots will have to adjust.
Rex Burkhead was slated for big role
Burkhead has dealt with injuries before, and this season wasn’t an exception.
Burkhead was limited early in the season due to a concussion, and left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions with a neck injury.