Patriots place Rex Burkhead and Ja'Whaun Bentley on IR

Courtesy of Patriots.com

The news just keeps getting worse for the Patriots.

Today the team announced it is placing running back Rex Burkhead and linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley on injured reserve. Burkhead apparently suffered a neck injury, although it is not known at what point the injury occurred.

Bentley had quickly become one of the defense's most reliable and trusted players, even as a rookie. The fifth-round pick was a standout in the preseason and recorded his first regular season interception last week in Detroit.

In corresponding moves, the Patriots re-signed running back Kenjon Barner and also added linebacker John Simon to the 53-man roster.

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