Report: Ted Karras believed to have suffered an MCL sprain

The New England Patriots may lose center Ted Karras to an MCL injury, according ot NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Karras has been serving as the team’s top center after the Patriots lost starting center David Andrews to blood clots before the season started. He will not return this season, but it sounds like the Patriots are optimistic that Karras could be back. Rapoport did not provide a timeline for recovery, however.

Center James Ferentz filled in for Karras on Sunday night. Ferentz has been with the Patriots for the last two seasons on and off the practice squad after spending time with the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos.

#Patriots C Ted Karras is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain last night, source said, based on the initial tests. He’ll have an MRI today, but at first glance, the hope is that it’s something he can return from. The way he’s played, that would be big.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 2, 2019

Karras seemed to grow more comfortable in his role as the season wore on. He has been a backup for most of his career while filling in for injured starters, but he seemed to be enjoying one of the best seasons of his career in the middle of the Patriots offensive line.