Patriots RB James White to miss the remainder of the 2021 season through injury

Boy, this is gutting. Per reports, James White’s hip injury that he sustained against New Orleans last Sunday will end his 2021 season.

After further medical examinations this week, Patriots’ RB James White’s hip injury is expected to end his 2021 season, per @FieldYates and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 29, 2021

White suffered a hip subluxation on Sunday following an awkward landing after being tackled. For reference, Ryan Fitzpatrick had a similar injury and he may return this year, but, my thoughts are that White will perhaps want to fully rehab to try and play another year or two before retiring.

Unfortunately fits what we posted in game. Expect IR with potential for late season return. See the end of #ProFootballDocPodcast posting soon where we compare #JamesWhite #FitzMagic and #Tua (worst one) with similar hip injuries. https://t.co/PFyMXr4kZJ

— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) September 27, 2021

This is so gutting, White is one of my all-time favorite Patriots, I really fear his career may be over, but let’s see how his recovery goes. Life is cruel sometimes.