The New England Patriots are losing one of their starters in the backfield.
Per reports, the team has placed fullback James Develin on injured reserve.
New England Patriots have placed FB James Develin on injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2019
The Brown University alum has reportedly been dealing with a neck injury for the better part of two weeks.
His lost season makes way for German fullback Jakob Johnson. He played overseas in the German Football League and came to the NFL as part of the company’s International Pathway Program.