Patriots Downgrade Dont’a Hightower To Out Ahead Of Game Vs. Dolphins

The New England Patriots have ruled Kyle Dugger out for the game against the Miami Dolphins. That’s not all. The Patriots have also decided to downgrade Dont’a Hightower to out for the game. Playing without Dugger and Hightower will be a big blow for the Patriots. Head coach Bill Belichick better have a backup plan.

Hightower was limited participant in practice for weeks. He is dealing with a nagging knee issue and it looks like the situation is not that good. The Patriots listed him as questionable on the final injury report heading into the game vs Miami. In the 50-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Hightower played season-low 14 defensive snaps.

Patriots downgrade Dont’a Hightower to out for a reason

The Patriots veteran opted out of the 2020 NFL season due to health concerns. He returned to the Patriots this time and the team gave him a chance to start 15 games. Let’s not forget that Hightower is a three-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Pro Bowler, and Patriots All-Decade selection. This season with the Patriots, Hightower recorded 64 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and one pass deflection.

The 31-year-old was sidelined for the game against the New York Jets due to elbow and ankle issues.

Dugger was also ruled out due to a hand injury. He missed three straight practices. The team will be without these two on Sunday. How will Belichick handle their absence?

New England had nine players listed as questionable for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Running back Damien Harris, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn, center David Andrews, defensive tackle Christian Barmore, safety Adrian Phillips, special-teamer Cody Davis and kicker Nick Folk are questionable for the game, but they have a chance to suit up and help the team win.

Will the team finish the regular season with a win? They have to beat the Miami Dolphins.

New England made the playoffs and players are really excited about the opportunity. There are a few great predictions for the team and they all revolve around Mac Jones.