Patriots face uncertainty with Harold Landry's status for opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Harold Landry III's availability for the New England Patriots' regular season opener against the Seattle Seahawks is uncertain. Reports indicate a growing concern regarding his recovery from a knee injury that required offseason surgery. Landry missed all of training camp and was a key player last season with 8.5 sacks. If he is unable to play in Week 1, the Patriots may look to alternatives such as Dre'Mont Jones and Elijah Ponder for their edge rush.
- •Harold Landry III is recovering from offseason knee surgery.
- •There is a growing lack of optimism for his return in Week 1.
- •He missed all training camp and key postseason games last year.
- •Patriots may rely on other defenders if Landry cannot play.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — First reported update on Patriots injured star defender is concerning
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