Ja'Whaun Bentley
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 5/1/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
12
SACKS
0.5
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
RANKS
Cut with injury designation
The Patriots released Bentley (pectoral) on Friday with a failed physical designation, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Bentley stated in mid-March that he has received full medical clearance after missing most of the 2024 campaign due to a pectoral tear suffered Week 2, but being released with a failed physical designation is an indication that the veteran linebacker isn't back to full health yet. Now a free agent, Bentley may have to wait until he's able to demonstrate a readiness to return to on-field activities before finding his next landing spot.
Bentley stated in mid-March that he has received full medical clearance after missing most of the 2024 campaign due to a pectoral tear suffered Week 2, but being released with a failed physical designation is an indication that the veteran linebacker isn't back to full health yet. Now a free agent, Bentley may have to wait until he's able to demonstrate a readiness to return to on-field activities before finding his next landing spot.
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Occupying a starting linebacker slot, Bentley led the Patriots in tackles this past season (114), which marked his third straight 100-plus tackle effort for the team. Bentley - who also added 4.5 sacks in 16 games in 2023 - remains under contract with New England through the 2025 campaign and thus is slated to reprise his key role in the team's defense next season under the guidance of new coordinator DeMarcus Covington. Such a context that should continue to result in enough production from the 2018 fifth-rounder to continue to merit attention as an IDP option.
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Being let go by New England
Bentley (pectoral) announced Friday via his personal social media account that he is being released by the Patriots.
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Injuries derail 2024 campaign
Bentley (pectoral) recorded 12 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, over two games in 2024.
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Officially placed on IR
Bentley (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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IR stint coming
Bentley (pectoral) will be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Ruled out for Week 3
The Patriots ruled out Bentley (pectoral) for Thursday's game against the Jets.
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Surprise release by Patriots
Bentley, a three-time team captain, was released with a failed physical designation by the Patriots on Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The seven-year pro has also eclipsed the 100-tackle threshold on three occasions, but he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2 last season and didn't play another down. Despite the failed physical designation, Bentley stated earlier in March that he was now fully cleared from the injury, so he should eventually find plenty of interest on the open market.
The seven-year pro has also eclipsed the 100-tackle threshold on three occasions, but he suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2 last season and didn't play another down. Despite the failed physical designation, Bentley stated earlier in March that he was now fully cleared from the injury, so he should eventually find plenty of interest on the open market.