Impact Mason's absence will mark his second straight after he started the first four weeks of the season. In his absence, look for Ted Karras to fill in.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Week 6 Mason (abdomen) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Ruled out against Houston Mason (abdomen) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston.
Impact Mason started each of the first four games of the year but will miss his first contest Sunday. Ted Karras will likely start while the 28-year-old is sidelined.
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Out Sunday Mason (foot) has been ruled out of the Patriots' regular-season finale versus the Jets.
Impact Mason was unable to practice all week, so this decision is not too surprising. Mike Onwenu will be the most likely candidate to replace him at right guard.
JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Injures foot Mason suffered a foot injury Monday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Impact Mason has not played during the second half of Monday's contest. The severity of the foot injury remains unknown, but look for Mike Onwenu to fill in at right guard for as long as necessary.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Back with team Mason was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Patriots on Wednesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Mason was placed on the list after he apparently came into close contact with someone who had tested positive for the virus. Now officially back with the team, Mason will likely assume his usual starting role at right guard for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Designated for COVID-19 list The Patriots placed Mason (calf) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact According to Andrew Callahan of The Springfield Republican, Mason didn't test positive for the virus, so he apparently came into close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Mason was already dealing with a calf injury and had an uncertain status for Sunday's game versus the Broncos. Hjalte Froholdt is expected to start at right guard until Mason can return.
OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Ruled out for Monday's game Mason (calf) is inactive for Monday's game versus the Chiefs.
Impact Mason was limited in practice all week, so he's trending in the right direction and should have a decent chance to play Week 5 against the Broncos. Expect Hjalte Froholdt to start at right guard in his place Monday.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Listed as questionable Mason has avoided a serious calf injury but is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Andrew Callahan of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact The encouraging diagnosis aligns with Mason's practice week, as he was a limited participant both Thursday and Friday. However, if he's forced to sit out Sunday, expect Hjalte Froholdt to start at right guard.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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