Patriots News Centers Around Injuries to Three Offensive Players

By Ken Bell

kbell@abc6.com

Reports say the Patriots have lost two offensive lineman and a running back for the start of the regular season.  Left tackle Sebastian Vollmer has a hip issue and could be place on injured reserve.  Offensive guard Shaq Mason is nursing a broken hand.  Running back Dion Lewis reportedly needs another procedure on his left knee, the one operated on last season because of a torn ACL.  This surgery is "clean-up" according to ESPN.