Â鶹¹ú²ú

Skip to main content
Advertising

Around the NFL

Patriots' Dont'a Hightower (shoulder) out vs. Chargers

Published: Oct 25, 2017 at 03:07 PM

The New England Patriots will be without one of their key playmakers on Sunday.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that linebacker Dont'a Hightower will not play against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source informed of the situation. Hightower is suffering from a shoulder injury. The team is trying to determine how long he'll be out for, Rapoport added.

Hightower has been dealing with injuries since the 2017 season began. He in the Patriots season-opening loss to the Chiefs on Sept. 7. This will be a big loss for the Patriots who are already playing with a banged-up defense.

The team announced earlier on Wednesday that they signed linebacker Trevor Reilly to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and placed linebacker Harvey Langi on the reserve/non-football injury list.

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Undrafted Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia could become a Baltimore Raven ... or Winnipeg Blue Bomber

Just more than four months ago, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia was a Heisman Trophy finalist. Now, he's an invitee to Baltimore Ravens rookie camp and drawing interest from the Canadian Football League.

news

2026 NFL roster updates: Offseason signings, trades, contract details by team

NFL.com's 2026 free agency tracker provides real-time team-by-team updates of all the key additions and trades since the start of the offseason.

news

2026 NFL roster changes: Offseason player departures for every team

NFL.com provides a team-by-team breakdown of all the notable NFL players who have already been released/traded since the start of the 2026 offseason or became free agents when the new league year began on March 11.

news

Bills GM Brandon Beane shuts down trade interest in WR Keon Coleman: 'His best year is yet to come'

Following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, Bills GM Brandon Beane doubled down on his confidence in Keon Coleman, revealing his front office rejected teams interested in acquiring Coleman the wideout in the lead-up to the draft.

news

NFL news roundup: Vikings officially pick up WR Jordan Addison's fifth-year option; Saints cutting WR

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

news

Mike Tomlin explains Steelers departure: Lack of postseason 'success' led to decision to leave

Mike Tomlin never experienced a losing season in 19 years in Pittsburgh, but the club's lack of recent playoff success played a role in his decision to walk away from the club, the new NBC Sports analyst said Sunday.

news

Patriots QB Behren Morton: I'll get Drake Maye coffee from Starbucks if that's what he needs

Seventh-round rookie quarterback Behren Morton knows he must do whatever is asked to carve out a career, even making Starbucks runs.

news

Cam Jordan on potential Saints return: 'The landscape is clearing up'

The New Orleans Saints added two veteran pass rushers over the weekend, but could still have room to bring back Cameron Jordan, the franchise's all-time leader in sacks.

news

NFL news roundup: Saints signing LB Anfernee Jennings; OT Donovan Smith announces retirement

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

news

Giants HC John Harbaugh isn't 'too worried' about Malik Nabers' draft comments

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh isn't worried about Malik Nabers expressing his opinions over the team's draft and told reporters he had a "great conversation" with the star wide receiver.

news

Ravens' Eric DeCosta: RB Adam Randall was first draft pick owner Steve Bisciotti has ever made

The Baltimore Ravens had a slew of picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, so general manager Eric DeCosta figured he might as well let team owner Steve Bisciotti make one. With the opportunity, he took Clemson running back Adam Randall in the fifth round.

news

Eagles' International Player Pathway participant Uar Bernard details 'dream come true' after being drafted

The Philadelphia Eagles roster the most successful player to emerge from the International Player Pathway program: left tackle Jordan Mailata. Seventh-round pick, defensive lineman Uar Bernard, will look to follow in his footsteps.