Patriots place Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve

The New England Patriots have announced the placement of starting left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve, following a hamstring injury suffered in Week 6 against the New York Jets. Vera-Tucker is expected to miss at least four weeks, complicating an already challenging situation for the team's offensive line, which has also seen starting right guard Ben Brown sidelined due to a knee injury. Walter Rouse filled in for Vera-Tucker in the previous game and is slated to start against the Chicago Bears. Additionally, the Patriots will rely on remaining depth from offensive linemen Mike Onwenu and Greg Van Roten, both of whom are also on injured reserve.

• 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots place another starting OL on injured reserve