Penn State outside linebacker Tony Rojas will be out with a long-term injury, Blue-White Illustrated reported Wednesday.

The 6-2, 230-pound Rojas is a junior who’s in his second season as a starter, this year alongside Amare Campbell.

Rojas ranks second on the team behind Campbell with 25 tackles and shares the team lead with 4.5 tackles for loss. He also has two sacks, two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup.

Rojas, Campbell and Dominic DeLuca are the three linebackers that Penn State coach James Franklin and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles have said they trust.

DeLuca likely will move into the starting lineup next to Campbell. Tony Speca, Keon Wylie and freshman Alex Tatsch are among the candidates to play more at linebacker.

“Obviously Dom will will step into that role and t

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