Patriots suffer offensive line injury to Marcus Bryant against Eagles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

The New England Patriots faced another blow to their offensive line during a preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 22, 2026. Right tackle Marcus Bryant sustained an ankle injury on the first drive and was unable to return after being assessed in the medical tent. This follows injuries to top backups Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich from the previous week. The Patriots have inserted rookie Dametrious Crownover into the lineup for the remainder of the game.
- •Marcus Bryant injured on the first drive against the Eagles.
- •Bryant was replaced by rookie Dametrious Crownover.
- •Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich were injured in last week's game.
- •Bryant's injury adds to the team's offensive line concerns.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots lose another O-lineman to injury against Eagles
"Marcus Bryant has been a top backup at offensive tackle this summer.
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