The New England Patriots have officially ruled out leading sacker Harold Landry for the upcoming AFC Title Game due to a knee injury, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Landry has been a cornerstone of the Patriots' defensive front throughout the season, and his absence creates a significant void in the pass rush as the team prepares for its championship matchup. Per @RapSheet, the team will be forced to move forward without their primary edge threat in one of the biggest games of the year.
In addition to the news regarding Landry, the Patriots provided an update on the status of wide receiver Mack Hollins. Hollins is currently listed as questionable for the contest while dealing with an abdomen injury. Despite the questionable designation, there is reportedly internal optimism that Hollins will be able to suit up and contribute to the offense.
The loss of Landry is a major blow to a defense that has relied on his ability to disrupt opposing quarterbacks. The team will now look to its depth chart to fill the vacancy on the defensive line as they vie for a spot in the Super Bowl.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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