Patriots coach Mike Vrabel provided injury updates on offensive linemen Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown after the team returned to the facility this week. Specific details on their conditions weren't disclosed, but their statuses will be worth monitoring as New England continues practice ahead of its next game.
Following New England's bye, coach Mike Vrabel gave updates on injured linemen Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown after an extra practice session. No specific timelines or injury details were disclosed, but the update suggests both remain part of the team's plans as the Patriots look to bolster their offensive line depth going forward.
Patriots guard Alijah Vera-Tucker has been placed on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury, ruling him out for at least four games. It's the fourth time in his career the former Jets lineman has landed on IR, another setback in an injury-plagued run for New England's offensive line.
The Patriots made the difficult call to rule out Alijah Vera-Tucker just hours before kickoff against the Bears. The decision leaves New England without the offensive lineman for the matchup, forcing adjustments along the line as the team looks to cover his absence without him in the lineup.
Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown will both sit out New England's Thursday matchup against Chicago, leaving the Patriots without their usual starting guard tandem. The team has already identified replacements to fill the void, a notable shift along the offensive line for this matchup.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared updates on injured players, including Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown, after the team returned to the facility Monday.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared updates on injured players including Alijah Vera-Tucker and Ben Brown after a bonus practice following the team's bye.
Patriots starting guard Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss time with an injury, costing him at least $1 million in salary as part of his $42 million contract.
Patriots guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, a former Jets lineman, was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, marking his fourth career IR stint and sidelining him at least four games.
Patriots guard and former Jet Alijah Vera-Tucker was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, his fourth career IR stint, sidelining him at least four games.
New England placed left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve ahead of their Thursday night matchup at Soldier Field, which kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The Patriots placed starting left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve just before Thursday's game, sidelining him at least four weeks, and elevated two players for Week 7.