The Patriots’ secondary took a big hit this week. New England cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr. was carted off the field Monday after tearing his ACL during training camp and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Tuesday. The injury adds to what has been a tough summer for the Patriots’ cornerback unit.

Patriots cornerback Marcellas Dial has reportedly torn his ACL after leaving Monday's practice in Foxborough on a cart

Patriots cornerback and core special teamer Marcellas Dial Jr. has suffered a season-ending injury. Dial was diagnosed with a torn ACL, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The 24-year-old Dial was carted off the practice field on Monday.