The New England Patriots defense has reportedly taken another hit on the injury front, this time at the linebacker position.
According to Pro Football Talk, veteran linebacker Brandon Copeland has suffered a season-ending torn pectoral injury.
The sixth-year linebacker joined the Patriots in free agency this offseason after a two-year run with the New York Jets. In New England, Copeland has played well as a key special teamer and a rotational linebacker at times.
Through the first six games of the season, Copeland played 80% of the Patriots' special teams snaps and 16% of defensive snaps.