Patriots Player Likely Out For Season After Injury: Report

The worst part about preseason football is players getting hurt in meaningless exhibition games. The Patriots were reminded of that Thursday night, losing special teams ace Brandon King to a torn quadriceps that will likely cost him the season, according to The Boston Globe.

King was carted off the field during a first-half punt return against Carolina.

King, 26, found himself a spot as a specialist for New England. He's been a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams.

Veteran tight end Ben Watson was also injured, The Globe reported. Watson entered the NFL's concussion protocol after suffering a late hit.

Watson, 38, is suspended for the first four games of the regular season.