Update:
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Patriots are, in fact, placingย QB Jacoby Brissett on injured reserve Friday with aย thumb injury.
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Field Yates of ESPNย reports that while the team has yet to make any final decisions, it’s possible that they could place rookie QBย Jacoby Brissett on injured reserve in the coming days.
- Jim McBride and Ben Volin of theย Boston Globe reportย that Brissettย had surgery on his right thumb Friday and it’s unclear how long he’ll be out, or whether heโll go on injured reserve.
This would free up a roster spot for the team to use on reinstating either QB Tom Brady or DE Rob Ninkovich from the suspended list.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Mediaย reported earlier in the week that Brissett’s thumb issue could require surgeryย at some point and there was at least a chance New England could place him on injured reserve.
Brissett, 22, was taken in the third round of this year’s NFL draft by the Patriots. He’s in the first year of his four-year, $3.411 million contract and stands to make a base salary of $450,000 for the 2016 season.
Entering today’s game, Brissett had thrown for 195 yards while completing 60.7 percent of his passes to go along with 60 yards rushing and a touchdown on the ground over the course of two games.
We’ll have more regarding Brissett and a possible trip to injured reserve as the news is available.
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