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2023 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 86 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top Ja'Whaun Bentley News
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Eight stops in loss
Bentley recorded eight tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.
Bentley was busy in Week 13, finishing tied for the team lead in stops. The linebacker has compiled 24 tackles, including three sacks, while also forcing a fumble over the last three games he's played in.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Registers sack in loss
Bentley recorded two solo tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants.
Bentley made his return to the field after missing the team's Week 10 loss to the Colts with a hamstring injury and picked up where he left off, registering his third sack over his last two active contests. The linebacker has now compiled 70 total tackles, including a career-high 4.0 sacks, and has deflected three passes and forced a fumble over 10 games in 2023.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Ready to compete
Bentley (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Giants.
Bentley will return after a one-week absence, which is good news for the Patriots' linebacker corps. The Purdue product should step back in at inside linebacker, where he's notched 68 tackles, three sacks and three passes defended in nine games this season.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Questionable for Sunday
Bentley (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.
The 27-year-old linebacker is in jeopardy of missing his second game in a row after logging a week of limited practice sessions, as he continues to nurse a hamstring issue. Bentley has been an integral part of New England's defense this season, starting nine games and recording 68 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Mack Wilson will likely get the start at inside linebacker.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Manages limited practice Wednesday
Bentley (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Bentley sat out of the Patriots' loss against the Colts in Week 10 before New England's bye in Week 11, but he was able to start the new week off on the right foot by practicing Wednesday. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he could avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Inactive Sunday
Bentley (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
With Bentley, who has logged 68 tackles in nine games to date, sidelined Sunday, look for Jahlani Tavai and Mack Wilson to fill his linebacker spot versus Indianapolis. Bentley will now target a potential return to action in Week 12, following the Patriots' bye.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Questionable to suit up Sunday
Bentley (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Bentley was limited at practice the entire week, putting him in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season in Week 10. If he can't go Sunday, Mack Wilson could see more work at linebacker in Germany.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Limited Wednesday
Bentley (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Bentley has started all nine games for New England, playing 87 percent of the defensive snaps. He's tallied 68 tackles (35 solo), three pass breakups, three sacks and five tackles for loss on the year. The Patriots will do battle with the Colts and Jonathan Taylor in Germany this Sunday.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Shows no slowdown in win
Bentley registered 13 tackles (10 solo), including two sacks, in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Commanders.
Bentley was knocked out of the Patriots' Week 8 loss to the Dolphins with a hamstring injury and was a limited participant in practice leading up to Sunday's game. It didn't seem to bother him, however, as Bentley played every single defensive snap while leading the team in tackles and sacks. He leads the team with 68 total tackles, and his three sacks is tied with Christian Barmore for second behind Matthew Judon (four), who was placed on IR on Oct. 14 with a biceps injury.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Will play Sunday
Bentley (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Commanders.
Bentley suffered the injury Week 8 against the Dolphins and was limited in practice throughout the week. However, the Purdue product is healthy enough to suit up, which should be good news for the Patriots defense.
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Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Questionable for Sunday
Bentley (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
Bentley suffered the injury during last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins and worked as a limited participant at practice this week. Mack Wilson would likely take on an increased role for New England if Bentley is unavailable.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 250 lbs |
| Birthplace: Temple Hills, MD |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Purdue |
| Experience: 6 |