New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen will miss two to three games after undergoing wrist surgery on Monday.
Jay Glazer reports that Vereen broke a small bone in his wrist on the first play of Sunday’s game against Buffalo. The 24-year-old Vereen ran 14 times for 101 yards and caught another seven passes for 58 yards.
Big hit for patriots, RB Shane Vereen broke a small bone in his wrist on 1st play yesterday, scheduled for surgery today. Out few weeks
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) September 9, 2013
Stevan Ridley will get the bulk share of carries at running back with Vereen out. Ridley was benched on Sunday following a second quarter fumble.
