Patriots cornerback and core special teamer Marcellas Dial Jr. has suffered a season-ending injury. Dial was diagnosed with a torn ACL, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The 24-year-old Dial was carted off the practice field on Monday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/patriots as Patriots CB Options After Marcellas Dial Injury. FOXBORO, MA. — The New England Patriots have yet to suit up for their first preseason game of the summer, but the injury bug has struck them like a ton of bricks.

The Patriots made four other transactions on Tuesday, including placing defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy on injured reserve and releasing tight end Tyler Davis.