It has been a rocky start for the New England Patriots’ first-round draft pick.
Per Adam Schefter, the Super Bowl champions are placing wide receiver N’Keal Harry on short-term injured reserve.
Patriots are placing rookie first-round pick N'Kea Harry on injured reserve, per source. Harry has battled an ankle injury during the summer. He is expected to return this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2019
Harry, 21, injured his ankle during a preseason outing and has favored it ever since.
The Arizona State alum’s season is not over as he is eligible to return in Week 9.
In addition, the Patriots re-signed Demaryius Thomas in wake of Harry’s IR placement.
Patriots now are re-signing WR Demaryius Thomas to a one-year deal, per source. Thomas was released with the idea of returning.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2019
Even though Thomas’ release was among the surprise cuts of the Summer, the door remained open for a return.
Concern arose for the Patriots and their fans when rumors swirled of a Thomas/Denver Broncos reunion but recent developments have squandered that idea.
The Patriots now have Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, Demaryius Thomas, Phillip Dorsett, Gunner Olszewski, and Matthew Slater in place as their opening day receivers.
