Patriots RB James White lands on injured reserve with hip injury

The Patriots placed running back James White on injured reserve Friday.

The move was expected once it was determined White had suffered a subluxation of his right hip during last weekend’s loss to the Saints. White had to be carted off the field after being helped to his feet by the team’s medical staff. According to a source, the Patriots believe his season is over.

White, 29, had successfully resumed his role as the Pats’ third-down back, after re-signing on a 1-year contract in the offseason. His snaps are now expected to be divided between starting running back Damien Harris, second-year runner J.J. Taylor and Brandon Bolden, with fourth-round rookie Rhamondre Stevenson also in the mix.

White’s placement on injured reserve frees up a roster spot for the Patriots, who designated wide receiver N’Keal Harry to return off IR on Wednesday. Harry participated in all three practices this week, his first action since suffering a significant shoulder injury during a preseason game at Philadelphia in mid-August. Whenever he returns, Harry is expected to take over as the Patriots’ No. 4 wide receiver, which could be as soon as Sunday during their primetime showdown against the Bucs.

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/3Adyuo1