New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo officially announced that linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley was being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. He also named safety Kyle Dugger as a new team captain to fill in for Bentley, who will miss the rest of the 2024 season.
Dugger has been a key piece for the Patriots defense, recording 18 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. He has stepped up as one of the leaders for the team after Devin McCourty retired.
The standout defensive back has been an integral part of the organization since he was drafted by the team in 2020.