According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the New England Patriots placed fullback James Develin on injured reserve Monday with a neck injury. Develin reportedly sustained the injury in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, and because of it was forced to miss the Patriots’ Week 3 victory over the New York Jets as well.
It’s the latest setback for the defending world champions, who have still outscored their opposition 106-17 through three weeks of the regular season. And while the Patriots might have their best defense in at least 15 years – if not their best defense ever under Bill Belichick – the team has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2019.