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James White Injury: How Lengthy Absence Would Impact Patriots Offense

FOXBORO, Mass. — With James White potentially facing a length injury absence, the Patriots suddenly might be regretting that Sony Michel trade.

But that’s a different conversation from the one we’re about to have. Plus, Michel is gone and isn’t coming back.

White left in the first quarter of New England’s eventual loss to the New Orleans Saints after suffering a hip injury. The veteran back was carted off and immediately ruled out for the rest of the game. It doesn’t look good.

In addition to potentially losing a locker room leader and proven playoff performer, the Patriots also would be without a key member of their offense.