The Facts: The Patriots may be without one of their key offensive players until the start of the regular season. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Gesicki suffered a dislocated shoulder during Monday’s practice. The team is hoping that Gesicki can return for Week 1, despite the injury to his AC joint.

Diehards Line: Gesicki signed with New England on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million in March. He is expected to form a solid tight end tandem with Hunter Henry to improve a revamped Patriots offense under coordinator Bill O’Brien. Aside from Gesicki and Henry, the Patriots also have Anthony Firkser, Johnny Lumpkin, Matt Sokol, and Scotty Washington at tight end.