James White inactive for Patriots vs. Seattle

The Patriots won’t have James White when they suit up against the Seattle Seahawks.

The pass-catching running back was named one of the Patriots six inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff. The news was surprising since White was never on the Patriots injury report this past week. However, it was reported that White is missing the game due tragic events surrounding his family.

According to Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640, White’s father Tyrone White was in a [...]

The Patriots won’t have James White when they suit up against the Seattle Seahawks.

The pass-catching running back was named one of the Patriots six inactive players 90 minutes before kickoff. The news was surprising since White was never on the Patriots injury report this past week. However, it was reported that White is missing the game due tragic events surrounding his family.

According to Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640, White’s father Tyrone White was in a car accident on Sunday and didn’t survive. White’s mother, Lisa, was also in the car and reportedly in critical condition.

Tyrone White was a police officer for the Miami-Dade Police Department. He also played a big role in White’s football journey, coaching his son when he was 7-years-old and on the Pasadena Panthers .

White has been one of the best receiving backs in Patriots history. Last year, he finished with 72 receptions to go with 645 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. In 2018, he set a Patriots running back record with 751 receiving yards and 87 receptions. Last weekend, he finished third on the Pat with three catches for 30 receiving yards.

With White inactive, the Patriots will play three running backs – Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel and J.J. Taylor.

Also inactive for the Patriots are Josh Uche, Jarrett Stidham, Korey Cunningham, Dalton Keene and Myles Bryant.

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