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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There are multiple reports that Patriots player Dont’a Hightower is out for the season.
The linebacker reportedly has a torn pectoral muscle.
Hightower, of course, is a big part of the Patriots’ defense and this is a huge loss for the team.
According to a league source, Donta Hightower has a torn pectoral muscle and is out for the year. Big loss for the Patriots
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 26, 2017
The Patriots will speak after practice Thursday afternoon in Foxborough, and Boston 25 Sports will be in attendance.
Stay with Boston 25 News on-air and online for the latest on this breaking news story.
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