JA'WHAUN BENTLEY NEWS

Questionable for Week 13 Bentley (ribs) is questionable for Monday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Bentley landed on the injury report to begin the week and has logged three limited practices since. He's played over half of the team's defensive snaps in nine of his 11 games and racked up 73 total tackles and forced two fumbles. His potential absence would leave a void in the middle of New England's defense in a key matchup against the Bills.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ribs injury Bentley (ribs) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Bentley is coming off a 10-tackle performance during Week 12's win over the Titans, but his status will need to be monitored ahead of Monday's road matchup in Buffalo. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice in full and shed his injury designation.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Jets Bentley (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Bentley was limited in practice throughout the week, but he is active for this contest, which boosts the team's depth at the linebacker position -- especially with Dont'a Hightower (elbow) inactive.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Bentley (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Bentley was a limited participant throughout practice this week and will likely be a game-time decision Sunday. Dont'a Hightower (elbow) is also listed as questionable for Week 7, so if neither middle linebacker is able to play, Jahlani Tavai may be in line for his first extended work of the season.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early Sunday Bentley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Dallas with a ribs injury.

Impact Bentley made one of the plays of the game before departing, causing a Dak Prescott fumble at the goal line in the first half. Dont'a Hightower had checked out with an elbow injury for a bit but returned to middle linebacker once Bentley had to leave.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 5 Bentley (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Bentley makes his return to the active roster after not playing against the Buccaneers last week. He has racked up 20 tackles (17 solo) while adding two passes defended through three games so far.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Linebacker Jamie Collins returning for 3rd stint with Pats

Free agent linebacker Jamie Collins agreed to a new deal with the Patriots on Wednesday, according to his agent

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Bentley (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Bentley picked up the injury in Week 3 against the Saints and was unable to practice all week, so this was a foregone conclusion. Brandon King and Josh Uche could see extra snaps at linebacker as a result.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Sunday Bentley suffered an undisclosed injury during the Week 3 loss to the Saints and didn't return to the game, Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal reports.

Impact Bentley recorded six tackles before picking up an injury in the first half of Week 3. Jahlani Tavai replaced the 25-year-old linebacker to start the second half, but he only played eight snaps behind Dont'a Hightower. The extent of Bentley's injury is unknown.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Notebook: Ja'Whaun Bentley having a breakout season Bentley leads New England in tackles through two games

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Impressive in win Bentley posted nine tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 25-6 win over the Jets.

Impact Kyle Van Noy (neck) sat out Sunday's game, so Bentley started and led the team in tackles. As long as Van Noy is out of the lineup, Bentley should have significant IDP upside, but he'll be tough to rely on otherwise.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

‘We didn’t have fans. We didn’t have much;’ Patriots can throw 2020 season away, Bentley says The Patriots are moving on from last season.

MAY 27, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Records 90 tackles Bentley finished the 2020 season with 90 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 13 games.

Impact In his third NFL season, the 2018 fifth-rounder saw regular action at inside linebacker, when healthy. Bentley's 2021 fantasy upside hinges largely on what moves the Patriots make to shore up their linebacker corps, as well as whether veteran Dont'a Hightower -- who opted out this past season -- returns to the mix.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All clear for Week 17 finale Bentley (shoulder) is active heading into Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Bentley's shoulder injury forced him to miss his third game of the year Monday night against the Bills, but he's powered through the issue in time for New England's season finale. The 24-year-old enters Sunday's divisional tilt having already established career highs in tackles (83), QB hits (three), sacks (1.5) and pass deflections (two).

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Gameday Live: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley active against Jets, Pats down 2 offensive starters The Pats and Jets are scheduled to kick off at 1:02 p.m. from Gillette Stadium.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Considered questionable Bentley (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Bentley's shoulder injury held him out of last week's loss to the Bills. He was subsequently limited at practice all week and looking like a true game-time decision. Anfernee Jennings would presumably draw another start at inside linebacker should Bentley ultimately have to sit out.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Bentley (shoulder) is inactive for Monday's game versus Buffalo.

Impact The 24-year-old picked up the injury during last week's matchup with Miami and will miss at least one game as a result. Anfernee Jennings could start at inside linebacker for New England in Bentley's absence.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for MNF Bentley (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Impact Bentley was a limited participant in practice all week after suffering a shoulder injury in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The 24-year-old has 83 tackles through 12 games. Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) is the next man up at inside linebacker. He's also considered questionable, so the team may need to call up a linebacker from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Week 15 Bentley (arm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact It's unclear how Bentley suffered the injury, but he was forced to exit the contest in the second quarter. The Purdue product has had an outstanding season, racking up 79 tackles (45 solo), 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups through 11 games. As long as Bentley is sidelined, Anfernee Jennings is expected to see an increased snap count.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for TNF Bentley (groin) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact Bentley popped up on the injury report this week after dealing with the lingering groin issue, but he wasn't in danger of missing the contest. Despite seeing just 35 percent of defensive snaps in last week's win over the Chargers, Bentley is expected to handle a starting role at inside linebacker for the game.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Bentley (groin) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Bentley missed a pair of games earlier this season due to a groin injury, and it may be lingering, as he logged a season-low 35 percent snap share in Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers. With a short week, his status is uncertain for Thursday's game against the Rams. Anfernee Jennings likely will step in if Bentley can't go.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Team's top tackler by wide margin Bentley registered 13 total tackles during Sunday's 20-17 win against the Cardinals.

Impact Not only did Bentley have six more tackles than the Patriots' second-leading player, Terez Hall, but he also saved some of his stops for key moments in Sunday's contest. The 24-year-old helped turn away Kenyan Drake at New England's one-yard line on a 4th-and-goal while the clock expired in the second quarter. Later, he combined with Hall to stop Drake again on a 3rd-and-2 on Arizona's final drive of the game, forcing a 45-yard Zane Gonzalez attempt that would be no good. With nine starts to his name in nine appearances this season, Bentley prepares for a crucial Week 13 matchup against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Week 11 Bentley (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact The 24-year-old was sidelined the past two games by the groin injury, but he'll be back on the field for Week 11. Besides the game in which he suffered the injury, Bentley has played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps when available for the Patriots this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Ravens Bentley (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bentley was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup after practicing in a limited fashion all week, but he'll ultimately need more time before retaking the field. Terez Hall and Cassh Maluia could see an uptick in defensive snaps with Bentley out.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable for SNF Bentley (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Ravens.

Impact Bentley was able to practice in a limited fashion all week, so he has a good chance to return to action after missing last week's close win over the Jets. The third-year linebacker out of Purdue has made seven starts this season and racked up 45 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups in the process.

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE