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On Sunday, the New England Patriots lost a lot more than their Week 2 game against the Seattle Seahawks. They also reportedly lost standout linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley for the year after he tore his pec during New England’s loss to Seattle, according to NFL Media.
A team captain, Bentley sustained the injury during the first quarter and was initially labeled as questionable to return. Fellow linebacker Oshane Ximines also left Sunday’s game early with an injury.
The 28-year-old Bentley is a valuable part of the Patriots defense. He had more than 100 tackles each of the last three seasons and had 12 tackles and 0.5 sacks in New England’s Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
A 2018 fifth-round pick, Bentley has spent his entire career in New England. As a rookie, he made two starts before suffering a season-ending injury. The Patriots won their sixth and most recent Super Bowl that…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-09-17 00:25:49
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