Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki suffered a “mild dislocated shoulder” during Monday’s padded practice, according to the NFL Network.

The Patriots are reportedly hopeful Gesicki can return for Week 1.

The veteran tight end, who signed a 1-year deal  in free agency, left practice after crashing hard during a tackling drill. Gesicki hunched forward and favored his right side, while medical personnel supported his elbow as they walked off the field together. His injury timeline indicates he will not be available for upcoming joint practices and preseason games at Green Bay and later Tennessee.

Gesicki had been regularly repping with the starters in training camp practices. Last season, he caught 32 passes for 362 yards and five touchdowns over a down year with the Dolphins. Gesicki, who entered the league as a second-round pick in 2018, spent the first five seasons of his career in Miami.

Without him, the Patriots’ tight ends room is down to Hunter Henry, Matt Sokol, Anthony Firkser, Scotty Washington and Johnny Lumpkin.

The Pats are scheduled to open their regular season against the Eagles at home on Sept. 10.