Patriots reportedly benched Kendrick Bourne vs. Bears

Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne handling surprising benching with self-awareness
Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne knows that since he was benched, there are aspects of his game he needs to fix.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patriots made a massive mistake with Kendrick Bourne that cannot continue
The Patriots' decision to make Kendrick Bourne active but not use him in Week 10 should not be a continuing pattern moving forward.
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.
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