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Jahlani Tavai's Injury Guide
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Jahlani Tavai's Injury Status
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Week 1 Practice Report
- Week Status:
- Active
- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
Jahlani Tavai Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2022 | NFL | Leg Calf Pull | — | — | Tavai suffered what appears to be a lower right leg injury during the Patriots' practice Thursday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports. |
| Dec 22, 2019 | NFL | Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain | — | 1 | Tavai suffered a right shoulder injury during the Week 16 loss to the Broncos and missed the season finale |
Jahlani Tavai Injury News
View AllJahlani Tavai to Miss at Least Four Games
The Patriots have placed LB Jahlani Tavai on IR to open the season, with the designation to return. Tavai suffered a calf injury back in spring minicamp that recurred after just four days of training camp. His IR placement means he'll miss at least the first four games. We'll see beyond that.
Ja'Whaun Bentley hurts hamstring
Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley left Sunday's loss to the Dolphins with a hamstring injury and was ruled out before the end. That doesn't bode well for his Week 9 status against Washington, but we'll watch for further updates. Bentley has been operating as the clear leader among non-edge New England LBs. In his absence, Jahlani Tavai led the way at 94% playing time, followed by Mack Wilson (58%) and rookie Marte Mapu (23%).