Report: Pats Lose Chandler Jones for About a Month
Published at(NEW YORK) — New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones has a hip injury that will sideline him for about a month, according to the Boston Globe.
Jones is a tough loss for a Patriots defense that’s already playing without defensive tackle Sealver Siliga and linebacker Jerod Mayo.
The 24-year-old Jones has done well this season, leading the Patriots with 4.5 sacks. Jones also has 26 tackles, two passes defended, one forced fumble, and a blocked field goal that he recovered and returned for a touchdown.
The Boston Globe also reports that due to Jones’ injury, the Patriots traded for linebacker Akeem Ayers from the Tennessee Titans and will sign defensive lineman Alan Branch.
The Patriots have a tough schedule coming up. This weekend they play the Chicago Bears, followed next week by the Denver Broncos — both at home — before getting a bye week and then going to Indianapolis to take on the Colts.
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