Patriots reportedly benched Kendrick Bourne vs. Bears

Kendrick Bourne Gets Biblical About Benching
Kendrick Bourne was the New England Patriots’ most productive wide receiver in 2023 before his season ended prematurely. He was arguably the best offensive player on the team at any position. An ACL injury in Week 8 ended Bourne’s campaign.
Patriots reportedly benched Kendrick Bourne vs. Bears for this reason
Despite a solid day from the Patriots' offense, Kendrick Bourne didn't earn a single snap on Sunday against the Bears.
Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne's unexpected post-game reaction after being benched
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was benched for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. However, that still didn’t stop him from celebrating and cheering his team on following the Patriots’ 19-3 win.
Patriots’ Kendrick Bourne still earns praise from Jerod Mayo after benching
Kendrick Bourne was active for Sunday’s game but didn’t come off the bench. Bourne and backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett were the only players on the Patriots’ gameday roster who didn’t play.
Young Patriots WRs react to Kendrick Bourne’s benching
The veteran wideout was active and in uniform, but Jerod Mayo opted to keep him on the bench against the Bears. When reporters entered the locker room at Soldier Field, Bourne was already gone, but a pair of young Patriots wideouts spoke about his impact from the sideline.
Jerod Mayo reveals reason for benching Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne
He decided to bench veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne a week after his best performance since returning from the torn ACL he suffered last season. Bourne hauled in four receptions for 41 yards in the 20-17 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans last week.
Jerod Mayo addresses Kendrick Bourne’s benching, Patriots lineup changes
The Patriots benched veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne in Sunday’s win over the Bears, but that doesn’t mean he’ll stay out of the offensive game plan. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked Monday morning if he plans to continue playing young wide receivers over Bourne.
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: No snaps in Week 10
Though Bourne was active for Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, he didn't log any snaps in the contest, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne sees 'aura' around Drake Maye
New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been impressed with the play of Drake Maye. The rookie quarterback went 29-of-41 passing for 206 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in last week's loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Kendrick Bourne prepares for possible trade from Patriots before deadline
Veteran Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is keeping things in perspective as Tuedsay's NFL trade deadline looms.
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