New England Patriots QB Mac Jones suffers leg harm on closing move try

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was being evaluated for a leg harm sustained late in a 37-26 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. He had hopped off the sector with out placing weight on his left leg and went on to the locker room for analysis.

On Jones’ closing move try of the day, an interception late within the fourth quarter, he was hit by Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell and instantly grabbed for his left ankle.

The 6-foot-8, 307-pound Campbell left his toes as he hit Jones after which landed on him. Jones’ left leg bended and Campbell landed on the decrease a part of it.

Jones reached for his left ankle, received up, and hopped to the Patriots’ sideline. Whereas injured gamers usually enter the pop-up tent on the sideline, Jones as an alternative went straight to the locker room.

In his postgame information convention, coach Invoice Belichick mentioned he did not have an replace on Jones’ situation.

Jones completed 22-of-32 for 302 yards, with no touchdowns and three interceptions. He added 5 rushes for 31 yards and one landing.

The Patriots (1-2) go to the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Sunday.

Veteran Brian Hoyer is the Patriots’ high backup, with rookie Bailey Zappe the No. 3 possibility.

Middle David Andrews, one of many crew’s captains, was requested how a lot confidence the Patriots have in Hoyer if he’s thrust into motion.

“Tons. Brian’s been right here a very long time,” Andrews mentioned. “I’ve quite a lot of respect for a way he is available in and works day by day and prepares like he’s going to play.”