Patriots' Bentley Out for Season with Torn Pectoral

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley will miss the rest of the season due to a torn pectoral injury sustained in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Initially, there was optimism that Bentley might play in Thursday's game against the New York Jets, but further evaluations confirmed the severity of his injury. Bentley, a defensive captain and a key player for the Patriots, has led the team in tackles for the past three seasons. This injury is a significant blow to a Patriots defense already missing defensive tackle Christian Barmore and having traded away linebacker Matthew Judon. The Patriots will now rely on Jahlani Tavai, Raekwon McMillan, Christian Elliss, and Curtis Jacobs to fill the void left by Bentley. Bentley has been with the Patriots since being drafted in 2018 and is under contract through 2025.