Two New England Patriots expecting to begin their second tour of duty with the team will have to wait a bit longer to return to the field.
On Tuesday, the Patriots placed tackle Trent Brown and linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Specific details on either player’s injury were not initially provided.
Players placed on PUP continue to count against the 90-man roster. However, they cannot practice until they are activated, which can happen at any time before roster cuts are made. Should a player if they’re still on PUP at that point they’d have to miss at least the first six weeks of the season.