Tag: Ja’Whaun Bentley

Dec 3, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (8) reacts after his tackle against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja’Whaun Bentley

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The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing “New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It’s Been a Blessing.”

A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle.

Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team.

A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue.

Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season.

–Field Level Media

Sep 15, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Patriots to put Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, tab Kyle Dugger as captain

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The New England Patriots will place linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley on injured reserve Wednesday and tab safety Kyle Dugger as a defensive captain, head coach Jerod Mayo announced.

Bentley sustained a pectoral injury in the first quarter of the Patriots’ 23-20 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 15. He sat out last Thursday’s 24-3 loss to the New York Jets.

“I had a conversation with Bentley, obviously not being in the building every single day right now as he goes through the rehab process. But I did ask him, I said, ‘To me, it’s important that we still have leadership and representation for that side of the ball,’” Mayo said Wednesday.

“And when we did the vote for captains, and once again this is voted on by their peers, it was very close. It was very close. And happy to announce today a guy who has done a tremendous job for us. (He) has really showed a lot of growth for us on the field and off the field and that’s Kyle Dugger.”

Dugger, 28, has recorded 18 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble in three games (all starts) this season.

He has 361 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions — both of which were returned for touchdowns — in 64 career games (55 starts) with the Patriots.

Bentley, 28, had 12 tackles and a half-sack through the first two games of the season.

He has 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts) with the Patriots.

–Field Level Media

Sep 8, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (31) runs with the ball against New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (8) and safety Kyle Dugger (23) in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Reports: Patriots LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (pec) out for season

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New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn pectoral muscle, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.

Bentley sustained what was originally called a shoulder injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Earlier Monday, ESPN initially reported that the ailment wasn’t believed to be serious.

The Patriots (1-1) are on a short week, and Bentley was reportedly expected to play Thursday vs. the New York Jets.

Now the 28-year-old will be an observer for the rest of the season. Bentley had 12 tackles and a half-sack through the first two games of the campaign.

In seven NFL seasons, all with New England, Bentley has racked up 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts).

–Field Level Media

Dec 12, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (8) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Pats signing LB Ja’Whaun Bentley to 2-year extension

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The New England Patriots and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley are in agreement on a two-year contract extension worth $18.75 million, NFL Network reported Thursday.

The deal includes $9 million fully guaranteed, per the report.

Bentley, 26, started all 17 games for the Patriots in 2022, racking up a career-high 125 tackles.

He has 383 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two interceptions and eight passes defensed in 65 career games (50 starts) in five seasons with the Pats, who selected him in the fifth round of the 2018 draft.

–Field Level Media