Patriots DT Byron Cowart out for the season on PUP list

Patriots defensive tackle Byron Cowart is taking a redshirt year.

Pats coach Bill Belichick confirmed Wednesday the team will not activate Cowart off the Physically Unable to Perform list, a move that will end his season. The third-year tackle participated in his first practice of the year on Oct. 20, after missing training camp, the preseason and start of the regular season with an unspecified injury. His return opened a three-week window for activation, a window that closes Wednesday.

The Patriots instead opted to activate backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham on Tuesday, after releasing offensive lineman James Ferentz. Stidham went on PUP in early July after undergoing back surgery. The Pats are expected to sign Ferentz back to their practice squad.

Last season, Cowart started 14 games, recording 27 tackles, one sack and three quarterback hits.

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/3wD71vM