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Patriots' Kendrick Bourne out for season with torn ligament in knee, AP source says

Patriots Dolphins Football
October 30, 2023

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) โ€” Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ligament in his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the diagnosis.

Testing revealed the extent of the injury Bourne incurred during Sundayโ€™s 31-17 loss to Miami said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on the condition of anonymity because Bourneโ€™s status had not been announced.

Bourne remained on the sideline after being tackled by Eli Apple following a catch on the first play of the fourth quarter and did not return. He had three catches in the game, including a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

Itโ€™s a big setback for the Patriots, who lost their most targeted receiver this season. Bourneโ€™s 37 catches for 406 yards and four touchdowns are all team highs.

It came after fellow receiver DeVante Parker also left Sundayโ€™s game after taking a hard hit to his head from Miami safety DeShon Elliott in the third quarter and didnโ€™t return after being evaluated for a concussion.

The injuries to Bourne and Parker will likely mean increased playing time for 2022 second-round draft pick Tyquan Thornton and rookie receiver Demario Douglas.

Bourne is in the final season of the three-year, $22.5 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2021.

New England hosts Washington on Sunday.

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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.

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AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL

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