Patriots put LB Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots put LB Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain

Associated Press  

— New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said the team would place linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscle on Wednesday. “To me, it’s important that we still have leadership and representation for that side of the ball,” Mayo said, adding that Dugger was nearly elected captain by his teammates at the start of the season. “Over the last few years, he’s done a tremendous job mentoring those young guys and even the older guys.” Dugger is in his fifth season with New England. “The way he talked to the group and pulled guys to the side for one-on-one conversation — I really learned a lot.” Also Wednesday, offensive lineman Sidy Sow returned to practice and hoped to make his 2024 debut against the 49ers.

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