Patriots center David Andrews to have season-ending shoulder surgery
New England Patriots center David Andrews is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgeryOCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JA'WHAUN BENTLEY #8 - LINEBACKER - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
12 TCKL •
0 INT •
0.5 SCK
12 TCKL
0 INT
0.5 SCK
Officially placed on IR Bentley (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Bentley is in danger of missing the rest of the Patriots' 2024 campaign after sustaining a pectoral injury during the team's Week 2 loss to the Seahawks, so this move to IR comes as no surprise. The 28-year-old will now be forced to miss at least the next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 8 when the Patriots play the Jets. Expect Raekwon McMillan to serve as one of New England's top inside linebackers while Bentley recovers.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots put LB Ja'Whaun Bentley on IR, promote Kyle Dugger to captain
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says the team will place linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley on injured reserve with a torn pectoral muscleSEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
IR stint coming Bentley (pectoral) will be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bentley's injury details have been a bit of a mystery, with reports over a week ago stating he'd likely be out for the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle after initial reports suggested he may miss no time at all. A move to IR would at least confirm he'll miss the team's next four games but still won't confirm whether or not he'll be out for the season.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Bentley (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.
Impact Bentley's status for Thursday's game against the Jets was expected, with reports suggesting he may miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign. While he is out, Raekwon McMillan is expected to fill in at inside linebacker.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
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May miss rest of season Bentley (shoulder) may be in danger of missing the rest of the season due to a torn pectoral, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Bentley left in the first half of Sunday's overtime loss to the Seahawks due to a left shoulder injury and was ruled out after halftime. Earlier Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that the Patriots were optimistic about Bentley suiting up Thursday at the Jets, but the tide seemingly has turned since then. First, Bentley was listed as a non-participant on New England's first Week 3 injury report, which was an estimate because the team didn't practice Monday. Following Rapoport's report, Bentley now may be unavailable for the rest of the campaign. Coach Jerod Mayo and/or the Pats likely will provide clarity regarding Bentley's health in the near future.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
DNP on estimae Bentley (shoulder) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report.
Impact Bentley exited Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with the injury and was unable to return. According to a previous report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the Patriots are optimistic the veteran linebacker will be ready to suit up Thursday, so his estimated DNP on Monday may not be worth reading into. It's likely Bentley will be a game-time decision against the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Could play Thursday night The Patriots are optimistic that Bentley (shoulder) will play in Thursday night's contest against the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bentley sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of the Patriots' Week 2 loss and didn't return. However, it now appears that the 28-year-old's injury isn't serious, and he could very well play Thursday night. Bentley's return would be significant for the Patriots' divisional matchup with the Jets in Week 3, as he racked up 12 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, during New England's Week 1 upset over the Bengals.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return Bentley (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Impact Bentley exited in the first quarter and will not return as the second half gets underway. The Purdue product's exit will continue to lead to increased opportunities for Jahlani Tavai.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with shoulder injury Bentley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a left shoulder injury.
Impact Bentley sustained the injury late in the first quarter, and trainers were checking out his left shoulder on the sideline. Raekwon McMillan will see increased work at inside linebacker alongside Jahlani Tavai while Bentley is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pats' leading tackler Sunday Bentley recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 16-10 win at Cincinnati.
Impact Bentley picked up where he left off at the end of last year in Week 1, racking up tackles at a breakneck pace. He's one of the most important pieces of a Patriots defense that looked very strong in its season debut, and he projects as a solid IDP option for the rest of 2024.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pats' leading tackler Sunday Bentley recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 16-10 win at Cincinnati.
Impact Bentley picked up where he left off at the end of last year in Week 1, racking up tackles at a breakneck pace. He's one of the most important pieces of a Patriots defense that looked very strong in its season debut, and he projects as a solid IDP option for the rest of 2024.
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Eight stops in loss Bentley recorded eight tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Bentley was an active man in Week 13, finishing tied for the team lead with eight stops. The linebacker has compiled 24 tackles, including three sacks, while also forcing a fumble over the last three games he's played in.
DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Sunday Bentley (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact The 27-year-old linebacker is in jeopardy of missing his second game in a row after logging a week of limited practice sessions, as he continues to nurse a hamstring issue. Bentley has been an integral part of New England's defense this season, starting nine games and recording 68 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Mack Wilson will likely get the start at inside linebacker.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to suit up Sunday Bentley (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Bentley was limited at practice the entire week, putting him in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season in Week 10. If he can't go Sunday, Mack Wilson could see more work at linebacker in Germany.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Week 8 Bentley (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Zack Cox of NESN reports.
Impact Mack Wilson has filled in for Bentley at linebacker with the latter off the field. His injury will be worth monitoring to assess his status for Week 9 against the Commanders.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game Sunday Bentley (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.
Impact Bentley was already up to six tackles (four solo) on the game before leaving with a hamstring injury. Mack Wilson has replaced Bentley at linebacker and will see an increased workload on defense for as long as Bentley is not on the field.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records nine tackles in win Bentley recorded nine tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills.
Impact Bentley also broke up one pass in coverage. Through seven starts, Bentley has recorded 49 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups, five QB hits and one sack. He's been in on 95 percent of the defensive snaps for New England.
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team in tackles Bentley played in 17 games and compiled 125 tackles (62 solo), three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2022 season.
Impact Bentley had the best season of his career, setting new highs in tackles and sacks while also recording his first interception since 2018. The 26-year-old led the Patriots in both solo and total tackles while finishing fourth in sacks. With one more year remaining on his contract, the 2018 fifth-round pick should be locked in as one of New England's starting inside linebackers for next season.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Falls shy of double-digit tackles Bentley recorded nine stops (five solo), including a tackle for loss, during Sunday's 23-21 win versus the Dolphins.
Impact Bentley came short of 10 tackles for the first time in four weeks. However, he continued to pace the Patriots in tackles Week 18, and he has now logged a team-high 118 tackles over 16 games this season. This also marks a new career high for tackles in the linebacker's five-year tenure with New England.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season high in tackles Bentley registered 12 tackles (nine solo) in Saturday's 22-18 defeat against the Bengals.
Impact Bentley posted at least 10 tackles for the sixth game this season and the third time in the last three weeks. The 26-year-old has seen prominent playing time in all but one game this season, though he played every defensive snap for the first time in Week 16. The linebacker also notched one of his season-high 12 tackles while playing on special teams Saturday, and his 109 tackles this season is 42 more than New England's next closest defender, Kyle Dugger. Expect Bentley to continue serving as the team's top tackler versus Miami this coming Sunday.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records sack among 10 stops Sunday Bentley racked up 10 tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Raiders.
Impact Bentley led the Patriots in tackles in the contest, finishing with 10 for the second straight week. He's hit that exact mark on five different occasions this season and leads New England with 97 total stops in 14 games. Bentley is well on pace to surpass the career-best mark of 109 tackles that he recorded last year. He's already collected a career-high three sacks in 2022.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
JaWhaun Bentley drags Carr to ground for third-down sack New England Patriots linebacker JaWhaun Bentley drags Derek Carr to the ground for a third-down sack.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
