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Two Patriots Done For The Season With Injuries: Report
According to reports, Martellus Bennett and Nate Ebner are done for the season.
FOXBOROUGH, MA — Martellus Bennett's return of New England and Nate Ebner's seasons are both over, according to reports. The New England Patriots announced Monday night that special teamer Nate Ebner is out for the year following a knee injury that took place on a fake punt during Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Bennett, who has been battling a shoulder injury, will be placed on injured reserve.
Ebner left Sunday's game less than a minute into the opening quarter. On a fourth and nine just past the Patriots' 26-yard line, Ebner streaked up the right sideline for a 14-yard gain on a fake punt. He was injured on the tackle and was in obvious pain shortly afterward.
FAKE PUNT ALERT! The @Patriots get tricky! #GoPats pic.twitter.com/mwC6iuUOJK
— NFL (@NFL) November 26, 2017
Bennett returned to Foxborough after being placed on waivers by the Green Bay Packers. He played two games for New England.
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BREAKING: League source confirms #Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett will go on injured reserve. Played two games after being claimed on waivers from Packers.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) November 27, 2017
League source also confirms #Patriots safety Nate Ebner will be placed on IR after suffering knee injury vs. Dolphins. Was having another All-Pro caliber season.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) November 27, 2017
Image Credit: Nate Ebner - Steven Senne/AP Photo, Martellus Bennett - Jack Dempsey/AP Photo
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