Tyrone McKenzie - AP photo

During a drill during the New England Patriots rookie mini-camp last weekend, third-round draft pick linebacker Tyrone McKenzie suffered a knee injury in a one-on-one coverage drill.

Now according to Christopher Gasper of the Boston Globe, McKenzie will be out for the season after suffering a torn ACL.

Patriots rookie linebacker Tyrone McKenzie, who was injured during the team’s rookie mini-camp last weekend, is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to a source close to the rookie.

And in some other Patriots news I missed, they announced they had signed 8 free agents earlier in the week and yesterday announced they had signed free agent safety Brandon McGowan and waived punter Tom Malone.

And in the day late, dollar short news, here’s a link to the what games the Patriots will wear their throwback jerseys this season.

McKenzie out for season [Reiss’ Pieces]

Rookie minicamp: Tyrone McKenzie [Reiss’ Pieces]