Patriots center Ted Karras reportedly avoided a serious injury in loss to Texans
By Matt Dolloff, 985TheSportsHub.com
Patriots center Ted Karras had to leave in the third quarter of the Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Texans on Sunday night with a knee injury. Karras didn’t return, but the belief now is that he avoided something season-ending.
As reported by #Patriots C Ted Karras is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain last night, source said, based on the initial tests. He’ll have an MRI today, but at first glance, the hope is that it’s something he can return from. The way he’s played, that would be big.
Karras played the first 777 snaps of the season (12 starts) without coming off the field as the Patriots’ starting center. He left after 43 snaps in Houston, giving way to backup James Ferentz for the remaining 44 snaps (via Pro Football Reference).
Karras replaced longtime starter David Andrews for the season after he had to be hospitalized for blood clots. Ferentz has also filled in at right guard this season. It remains to be seen if Ferentz will be needed for another game as Karras awaits more information on his knee injury.
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