New England Patriots running back James White is expected to miss the rest of the season with a hip injury, according to sources.

White immediately rolled over and grabbed for his right hip after after a 6-yard gain in this past Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

"James is the quiet leader. Obviously not having a guy like that hurts as a team," Devin McCourty said. "He had gotten off to a great start, and you just hate to see the long road to recovery that comes with being injured, but he's one of the toughest people I've been around. I know he'll bounce back."

Entering Sunday's game, White led the Patriots with 12 receptions for 94 yards. He had 38 yards on 10 carries this season.