Patriots place linebacker Harvey Langi on injured reserve

Patriots place linebacker Harvey Langi on injured reserve

The Patriots placed linebacker Harvey Langi on injured reserve Tuesday. They also made one other roster move, releasing Elijah Benton from the practice squad.Langi reportedly suffered a sprained MCL during Sunday’s 54-13 win over the Jets. Langi had started in place of injured Dont’a Hightower in the game. He’ll miss a minimum of three games.Benton had been signed to the Patriots’ practice squad earlier this month.After the moves, the active ros…

Key Patriots Special Teamer Placed On Injured Reserve

The New England Patriots will be without reserve linebacker and key special teamer Harvey Langi for at least the next three games.Langi suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday’s 54-13 blowout win over the New York Jets, the team that he spent the last two seasons with. The earliest he’ll be able to return is against the Atlanta Falcons on November 18.In seven games this year, Langi has played in 53% of the Patriots’ special teams snaps. He’s accounted…