The New England Patriots announced on Saturday that tight end Hunter Henry and offensive tackle Conor McDermott have both been downgraded as out for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Those are two tough blows to a Patriots offense that is already struggling.
Henry has turned into quarterback Bailey Zappe’s most reliable receiving target, while McDermott stepped in periodically to spell Trent Brown, who has been playing through multiple injuries.
Tight ends Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown will see an uptick in work with Henry out against the Broncos.