NFL injury updates for Patriots Dion Lewis, Sebastian Vollmer

Patriot lose Dion Lewis, Sebastian Vollmer to training camp injuries

By Matt Couden | Aug 21, 2016

Nov 8, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) walks off the field after a play against the Washington Redskins in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 27-10. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

In the latest NFL injury updates, New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis and Sebastian Vollmer will be out for at least the start of the season or longer.

The New England Patriots’ roster is seeing quite a few issues heading into the new season. Their star NFL quarterback will serve a four-game suspension. Now it seems one of their top running backs will be unavailable for a good bit of the season. A key member of the defensive personnel will also be out for the near future.

On Sunday, NESN reported that Dion Lewis will begin the season on the Pats’ PUP list. The running back will require a second knee surgery. This comes after he tore his ACL back in the Patriots’ Nov. 8 win over the Redskins. Jim McBride tweeted the news earlier in the day, indicating his “Timetable for return is uncertain.”

BREAKING: #Patriots RB Dion Lewis needs 2d knee surgery, league source confirms. Timetable for his return is uncertain. Tore ACL last Nov. 8
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) August 21, 2016

Not only is Lewis a recent injury from the New England roster, but so is Sebastian Vollmer. According to NBC Sports, he is likely to be headed to the injured reserve list as the season begins.

The defensive tackle was reported to have an undisclosed injury and could have been placed on the PUP list as well. However, NFL teams can bring in a player from injured reserve during the season. That’s potentially good news for the Pats and Vollmer.

Tom Brady also joined the list of hurt Patriots this past week. On Friday night, Brady sliced his thumb with some scissors ahead of a potential preseason start. The Pats’ quarterback had been attempting to pry something off his cleats at the time. His return timetable is also unknown, but he will also be out for the first four games of the season due to “Deflategate.”

The Patriots kick off their season with a Sunday Night Football game on Sep. 11 at the Arizona Cardinals. So far, that looks like a “W” on the schedule for the home team, but never underestimate Bill Bellichick’s ability to improvise when he’s got a bit less to work with.

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