The New England Patriots have placed running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu on their physically unable to perform (PUP) list, according to ESPN's Field Yates.
Because Michel and Sanu were placed on the PUP list now, they'll be able to come off the reserve list as soon as they pass a physical. Michel, 25, underwent surgery on his foot in May. According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the surgery was viewed as more maintenance-based to help relieve discomfort that Michel had been experiencing during the 2019 season.
This past season, Michel played an integral role for the Patriots' offense, finishing off with 912 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games. The Patriots will surely need Michel back in the lineup before Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.
As for Sanu, he suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles and because of that, he underwent offseason surgery in March. Apparently, he hasn't fully recovered from that surgery yet, which can be one of the main reasons he was placed on the PUP list.
This past season, the Patriots acquired him in a trade with the Falcons. However, he had a disappointing season, recording just 26 catches for 207 yards and one touchdown in nine games. Furthermore, Sanu averaged a career-low 8.0 yards per reception with the Patriots in 2019.
Nevertheless, as for the Patriots, they'll be entering the 2020 season without quarterback Tom Brady on the roster. Losing Brady will certainly hurt their Super Bowl title aspirations; however, it'll also motivate the team that they can win without him.
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