The injury bug continues to bite the New England Patriots, with the newest victim being the team’s top draft selection. Rookie offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn tore his Achilles tendon in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Unfortunately, the injury is expected to be season-ending.

It was officially called an ankle injury, but source said the #Patriots first-round OL Isaiah Wynn tore his Achilles.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2018

Isaiah Wynn Ruptures Achilles, Out For 2018 Season

Wynn suffered the injury early in the Patriots preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Blocking on a third down, Wynn was pushed towards quarterback Tom Brady, who appeared to accidentally step on Wynn’s foot. Wynn immediately struggled to put weight on the foot, limping to the sideline. After a quick examination, the training staff carted Wynn to the Patriots locker room.

The Patriots selected Wynn in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog was competing for the starting right tackle spot, seeing time with the starting offensive line. While he started the preseason game on the bench, Wynn started playing on the third offensive drive of the game, while the starters were still on the field.

Prior to joining the NFL, Wynn spent four years at the University of Georgia. Serving as both a tackle and a guard, Wynn was arguably the best offensive lineman on one of the best rushing attacks in all of college football. While some questioned his undersized build, the Patriots have used the former Bulldog primarily as a tackle.

Interestingly, Wynn is one of a series of former Bulldogs currently on the Patriots roster. Fellow first-round rookie Sony Michel was the featured running back at Georgia, and Wynn spent the better part of three seasons clearing running lanes for Michel. Starting center David Andrews is also a former Bulldog and started alongside Wynn for the latter half of his collegiate career.

Main Photo: