The New England Patriots have suffered a major blow to their wide receiver corps with the news that Kendrick Bourne has suffered a torn ligament in his knee, according to an Associated Press source.
The injury occurred during practice on Wednesday and is expected to keep Bourne out for the remainder of the season. The Patriots signed Bourne in the offseason as a free agent from the San Francisco 49ers. He had been expected to provide depth at the wide receiver position.
Bourne had been a reliable target for quarterback Cam Newton, catching 16 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns in seven games this season. His absence will be a big loss for the Patriots offense.
The Patriots have already lost wide receiver Julian Edelman to a knee injury earlier in the season. With Bourne now out for the remainder of the year, the Patriots will need to rely on other players to step up in his absence.
The Patriots have had a difficult season, with a 3-5 record so far. Losing Bourne is yet another setback for the team, and it will be interesting to see how they adjust without him.
It is unclear at this time how long it will take for Bourne to recover from his injury. He will likely need surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation period before he can return to the field.
The Patriots will need to find a way to make up for the loss of Bourne, and it will be interesting to see how they adjust without him. It is a difficult situation for the team, but hopefully they can find a way to overcome this setback and finish the season strong.
