(AP) — Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ligament in his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the diagnosis. Bourne remained on the sideline after being tackled by Eli Apple following a catch on the first play of the fourth quarter and did not return. It’s a big setback for the Patriots, who lost their most targeted receiver this season. Political Cartoons View All 1227 ImagesThe injuries to Bourne and Parker will likely mean increased playing time for 2022 second-round draft pick Tyquan Thornton and rookie receiver Demario Douglas. Bourne is in the final season of the three-year, $22.5 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2021.

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Persons: Kendrick Bourne, Bourne, Eli Apple, DeVante Parker, DeShon Elliott, didn’t, Parker, Tyquan Thornton, Demario Douglas, Rob Maaddi, ___ Organizations: — Patriots, Miami, Associated Press, Patriots, Washington, AP Pro Football Locations: Miami, New England