New England Patriots offensive lineman Nate Solder was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday, three days after he left the game against the Dallas Cowboys with an arm injury. ''Nate is a big part of our team and the group in the locker room,'' receiver Julian Edelman told members of the Indianapolis media on a conference call. Solder missed practice on Wednesday, and the team placed him on IR, according to the NFL transaction circular. More...