Bentley was an active man in Week 13, finishing tied for the team lead with eight stops. The linebacker has compiled 24 tackles, including three sacks, while also forcing a fumble over the last three games he's played in.
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Bentley was an active man in Week 13, finishing tied for the team lead with eight stops. The linebacker has compiled 24 tackles, including three sacks, while also forcing a fumble over the last three games he's played in.
Bentley was making his return to the field after missing the team's Week 10 loss to the Colts with a hamstring injury, picking up where he left off, registering his third sack over his last two active contests. The linebacker has now compiled 70 total tackles, including a career-high four sacks, while deflecting three passes and forcing a fumble over 10 games in 2023.
Bentley will return after a one-week absence, which is good news for the Patriots' linebacker corps. The Purdue product should step back in at inside linebacker, where he's notched 68 tackles, three sacks and three passes defended in nine games this season.
The 27-year-old linebacker is in jeopardy of missing his second game in a row after logging a week of limited practice sessions, as he continues to nurse a hamstring issue. Bentley has been an integral part of New England's defense this season, starting nine games and recording 68 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Mack Wilson will likely get the start at inside linebacker.
Bentley sat out of the Patriots' loss against the Colts in Week 10 before New England's bye in Week 11, but he was able to start the new week off on the right foot by practicing Wednesday. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
Mack Wilson has filled in for Bentley at linebacker with the latter off the field. His injury will be worth monitoring to assess his status for Week 9 against the Commanders.
Bentley was already up to six tackles (four solo) on the game before leaving with a hamstring injury. Mack Wilson has replaced Bentley at linebacker and will see an increased workload on defense for as long as Bentley is not on the field.
Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
8/24/1996 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 250 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 5; Pk 143 (NE)
Birthplace
Glenarden, MD, USA
Position
LB
College
Purdue
Experience
6th season
Career History
New England Patriots
2018 - Present
(6 seasons)
Previous Game
0
Final
6
8
TOTAL
0
SACK
0
INT
2023 Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
4
38
41
0
0
