The New England Patriots lost a linebacker during OTAs this week.
Linebacker Raekwon McMillan has been placed on injured reserve after he got hurt again. He played just over 22% of the defensive snaps last season and contributed on special teams, per Mike Reiss.
LB Raekwon McMillan has been placed on injured reserve, opening the roster spot for TE Anthony Firkser.
McMillan played 22.1% of the defensive snaps last season as a reserve off-the-ball LB. Also contributed on special teams.
Tough blow for him given his injury history.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 25, 2023
Per Jeff Howe, the injury that McMillan sustained was a partially torn Achilles.
Patriots LB Raekwon McMillan suffered a partially torn Achilles in practice, which led to his placement on IR, according to a source. @TheAthletic
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) May 25, 2023
McMillan played in 16 of the 17 games last season, totaling 35 tackles (26 solo), one sack, and one fumble recovery. It was his first season with the Patriots after spending one with the Las Vegas Raiders and two with the Miami Dolphins.
His best individual season so far came in 2018 with the Dolphins when he racked up 105 total tackles (69 solo), two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one pass defended.
Here’s to a speedy recovery for the talented linebacker.