Jimmy Garoppolo's season will leave to see another day.
The New England Patriots have learned that the third-year quarterback has an AC joint sprain and not something more severe like a broken collarbone, according to CSN New England.
He reportedly won't be availble for Thursday's game against the Texans but could return for the Oct. 2, Week 4 home game against the Buffalo Bills.
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Tom Brady returns from his four-game suspension the following week, Oct 9 at Cleveland.
When Garoppolo is back depends largely on his pain tolerance and how inflamed the area is, CSN reports.