Patriots rule out starting edge rusher for AFC Championship vs. Broncos

The New England Patriots will be without a key contributor on the defensive end for the AFC Championship against the Denver Broncos. 

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced at a press conference on Friday that starting edge rusher Harold Landry has been officially ruled out of the contest against Denver due to a knee injury.

Landry started in 14 games for the Patriots during the regular season and tallied 49 combined tackles, 19 QB hits, 10 tackles for a loss and 8.5 sacks, which led the team. 

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