The New England Patriots are down yet another member at tight end.
Per Adam Schefter, Lance Kendricks has reportedly been suspended for the first game of the season.
Patriots TE Lance Kendricks has been suspended without pay for the first game of the 2019 regular season for violating the NFL’s policy and program on substances of abuse.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2019
Kendricks, 31, was brought in as a free agent to soften the blow of the loss of Rob Gronkowski.
The Super Bowl champions are now down two potential starters in Ben Watson and Kendricks.
Matt LaCosse is dealing with a sprained ankle as well leaving Ryan Izzo, Andrew Beck, Stephen Anderson, and Eric Saubert.
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