The New England Patriots have lost one of their best defenders for the season.
Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, according to multiple reports.
Hightower suffered the injury Sunday in the Patriots’ win over the Atlanta Falcons. The loss is a huge blow to the Patriots defense, who already ranked 31st in defensive DVOA.
Hightower was listed as a linebacker, but also played play on the defensive line, serving as a pass rusher.
The Patriots are 5-2.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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