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6'3"
Weight260 lbs.
Experience10 yrs.
Bye14
Mar 12, 1990
Age35.0
CollegeAlabama
NFL Draft Pick-
% chance misses at least 2 quarters
1- 17√1-% Inj/Season
Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable
Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor
No active injuries.
| Date | League | Injury | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2019 |
NFL |
Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
Grade 1
|
1 | Hightower suffered a shoulder injury late in the second half of the Week 3 game against the Jets. He missed next game |
Oct 21, 2018 |
NFL |
Knee Unspecified Strain
Grade 1
|
1 | Hightower missed 1 game with a knee injury. |
Oct 22, 2017 |
NFL |
Chest Pectoral Tear
Grade 3
|
9 | Hightower suffered a torn pectoral against Atlanta, landing him on IR. Per reporter Albert Breer, Hightower had a partially torn pec before this injury -- which is why he failed physicals that offseason. |
Sep 7, 2017 |
NFL |
Knee MCL Sprain
Grade 2
|
2 | Hightower sprained his right MCL in the season opener and missed 2 games. |
Dec 15, 2016 |
NFL |
Knee Unspecified Strain
Grade 1
|
1 | Hightower popped up on the injury report on December 15. He played Week 15 but sat out Week 16. |
Sep 11, 2016 |
NFL |
Knee Meniscus Tear
Grade 1
|
2 | Hightower missed 2 games with a "slight" tear of his meniscus, per reporter Jeff Howe. |
Nov 29, 2015 |
NFL |
Knee MCL Sprain
Grade 2
|
3 | Hightower missed 2 consecutive games (Weeks 13 and 14) before returning in Week 15. He later sat out the regular season finale before returning to play 2 postseason games. |
Oct 11, 2015 |
NFL |
Chest Rib Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
|
1 | Hightower missed 1 game (Week 6 at Colts). |
Nov 30, 2014 |
NFL |
Shoulder Labrum Tear
Grade 1
|
2 | Hightower missed 2 late-season games but returned for the postseason. He didn't undergo surgery until after the Super Bowl. |
Sep 29, 2014 |
NFL |
Knee Unspecified Strain
Grade 1
|
2 | Hightower had his right knee rolled up on by Chiefs OL Mitch Morse. He missed 2 games. |
Sep 30, 2012 |
NFL |
Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
|
2 | Hightower went down early in Week 4 and missed the next 2 games. |
Sep 26, 2009 |
Non-NFL |
Knee ACL Tear
Grade 3
|
10 | Hightower sustained a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus against Arkansas. |
Sep 26, 2009 |
Non-NFL |
Knee Meniscus Tear
Grade 1
|
10 | |
Sep 26, 2009 |
Non-NFL |
Knee MCL Tear
Grade 3
|
10 |
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Phillips active vs. Dolphins
Patriots S Adrian Phillips (knee) and DT Christian Barmore (knee) are active for today's game against the Dolphins, after entering the day questionable. LB Dont'a Hightower is inactive with his own knee injury.
Questionable Pats defenders active
Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (ribs), LB Dont'a Hightower (ankle), LB Kyle Van Noy (groin) and DB Jalen Mills (thigh) are active for today's game against the Browns. They arrived questionable but have played through questionable tags for weeks.
Questionable D starters good to go
These notable Patriots defenders who entered the weekend questionable are active for today's game against the Panthers: DT Christian Barmore (foot), DB Kyle Dugger (neck), Ja'Whaun Bentley (ribs), Dont'a Hightower (ankle), Kyle Van Noy (groin).
Patriots D starters all active
All the defensive starters New England listed as questionable for today's game against the Chargers are active. That includes LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (ribs), DB Kyle Dugger (neck), DT Davon Godchaux (finger), LB Dont'a Hightower (ankle), LB Kyle Van Noy (groin) and DE Deatrich Wise (knee).
6 defensive starters questionable
The Patriots rolled out their usual list of questionable starters Friday, this time including LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (ribs), DB Kyle Dugger (neck), DT Davon Godchaux (finger), LB Dont'a Hightower (ankle), LB Kyle Van Noy (groin) and DE Deatrich Wise (knee). We'll check the status for all Sunday afternoon. All of those players put in limited practices all week.
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