FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ secondary has been having difficulties containing the Carolina Panthers’ aerial attack Sunday, and now it looks like they’ll be down a man.
Cornerback Eric Rowe, who has been battling a groin injury, got the start to begin the third quarter, but he re-aggravated the injury while tackling wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin early in the third quarter.
Eric Rowe grabs his groin at the end of Kelvin Benjamin's reception. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/yDd7PwZxdk
— Will D. (@WAD1980) October 1, 2017
Rowe walked off the field and went straight to the locker room.
The Patriots offered an update on Rowe shortly after he exited the game.
#Patriots injury update: Eric Rowe (groin) is questionable to return. #CARvsNE
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 1, 2017
Stephon Gilmore took over for Rowe opposite Malcolm Butler after the injury.
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