IR
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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12
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0.5
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Occupying a starting linebacker slot, Bentley led the Patriots in tackles this past season (114), which marked his third straight 100-plus tackle effort for the team. Bentley - who also added 4.5 sacks in 16 games in 2023 - remains under contract with New England through the 2025 campaign and thus is slated to reprise his key role in the team's defense next season under the guidance of new coordinator DeMarcus Covington. Such a context that should continue to result in enough production from the 2018 fifth-rounder to continue to merit attention as an IDP option. Read Past Outlooks
Injuries derail 2024 campaign
Bentley (pectoral) recorded 12 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, over two games in 2024.
ANALYSIS
The veteran linebacker from Purdue appeared in just two games this season, missing nearly all of the Patriots' 2024 campaign after sustaining a pectoral injury early into the team's Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. Bentley signed a two-year, $13.5 million extension to stay in New England last offseason, so he's expected to remain with the team in 2025. The 28-year-old has been extremely impactful when on the field, posting 114, 125 and 109 total tackles while missing just two regular-season games from 2021 to 2023. Bentley is expected to return to his starting inside linebacker spot and likely lead New England's defense in stops again in 2025.
The veteran linebacker from Purdue appeared in just two games this season, missing nearly all of the Patriots' 2024 campaign after sustaining a pectoral injury early into the team's Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. Bentley signed a two-year, $13.5 million extension to stay in New England last offseason, so he's expected to remain with the team in 2025. The 28-year-old has been extremely impactful when on the field, posting 114, 125 and 109 total tackles while missing just two regular-season games from 2021 to 2023. Bentley is expected to return to his starting inside linebacker spot and likely lead New England's defense in stops again in 2025.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
During the 2022 campaign, Bentley racked up a team-high 125 tackles along with three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 17 games. This coming season, the 2018 fifth-rounder is set to reprise his starting inside linebacker role for the Patriots, and in the process, the 6-2, 244-pounder should continue to yield enough production to merit attention in deeper IDP formats.
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Officially placed on IR
Bentley (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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IR stint coming
Bentley (pectoral) will be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Ruled out for Week 3
The Patriots ruled out Bentley (pectoral) for Thursday's game against the Jets.
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May miss rest of season
Bentley may be in danger of missing the rest of the season due to a torn pectoral muscle, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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DNP on estimate
Bentley (pectoral) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report.
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Earns extension with stellar '22
Bentley was rewarded for a standout 2022 season with a two-year contract extension Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bentley recorded a career-high 125 tackles last season, the second consecutive 100-tackle campaign for the 2018 fifth-round pick. The 26-year-old can now earn a maximum of $18.75 million over the next three seasons, with $9 million of that amount guaranteed.
Bentley recorded a career-high 125 tackles last season, the second consecutive 100-tackle campaign for the 2018 fifth-round pick. The 26-year-old can now earn a maximum of $18.75 million over the next three seasons, with $9 million of that amount guaranteed.