Patriots fullback James Develin is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a broken tibia, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
More on James Develin, per team source: Broken tibia, surgery scheduled in Charlotte. Described as clean break. Hope is 6-8 week recovery.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 29, 2015
Develin suffered the leg injury in the fourth quarter of last night's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers after making a 10 yard reception. it wasn't long after before he was carted off the field. He was seen later on in the evening wearing an air cast and unable to put any pressure on the leg.