Patriots placing C David Andrews & LB Josh Uche on IR, promote three from practice squad

First reported by Field Yates, the Patriots have placed C David Andrews and LB Josh Uche on IR.

Both players were ruled out of Sunday’s game and now will miss at least three weeks. Andrews is a huge loss for the offensive front, there was some discussion that Andrews may attempt to snap using his left hand, but now he heads for a break on the sidelines.

Uche, who has been on and off injury reports since camp will now have an extended period of time to recover from a foot injury. Frustrating, but hopefully he’ll be ready to get involved when he returns.

As two players leave the roster, three have been promoted from the practice squad. James Ferentz joins the main roster to either cover on the line in Andrews’ absence or backup Hjalte Froholdt. Nick Thurman is called up again to add some further depth on defense and Isaiah Zuber gets the call although I can’t see him dressing come game time unless Jules or Harry are inactive.