The New England Patriots got a taste of real football with their first training camp practice in pads on Monday.
And it wasn’t pretty.
Multiple players suffered injuries during the practice, including Cole Strange, Bill Murray, Jalen Hurd, Scotty Washington, Chasen Hines and Brad Hawkins.
Strange’s injury is especially concerning considering he’s a starter in an offensive line group that’s already banged up. His absence meant the Patriots practiced with both starting guards, including Michael Onwenu, out of the lineup.
The cracks are showing in competitive drills with quarterback Mac Jones constantly being under pressure. It has been even more evident when the field shrinks and the offense is working in the red zone.
Real football means more chances for injuries for a Patriots team that needs to stay healthy just to have a fighting chance in the AFC East division.
Bad day for Patriots injuries. Cole Strange, Scotty Washington, Chasen Hines and Jalen Hurd all spent time in the medical tent, and Brad Hawkins had to be helped off the field. Bill Murray also looked like he got dinged up on the final play of practice.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) July 31, 2023
Some of the injuries mentioned above might have simply been the result of players being shaken up, but NESN’s Zack Cox also noted Strange was grabbing at his knee in discomfort before being taken to the athletic training shed.
Stay tuned to Patriots Wire as injury updates continue to come in.
