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Patriots roster cuts tracker 2026: News, rumors, moves for NFL cutdown day
With training camp and the NFL preseason wrapped up, the New England Patriots are on to building their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. New England, including the league’s other 31 franchises, will need to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, […]
New England Patriots 2026 roster and depth chart
Coming off a berth in Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots are in the process of retooling their roster. They made some moves in free agency to improve the foundation, and added some youth in the NFL Draft and rookie free agency. Now, it’s about trimming the unit back down again: by 6 p.m. […]
Instant grade for Walter Rouse trade between Patriots and Vikings
With less than an hour to go before the NFL’s official roster cutdown deadline, the New England Patriots decided to swing another trade. After adding running back Corey Kiner the previous day, they have now brought in Walter Rouse, a versatile offensive lineman from the Minnesota Vikings. To facilitate the move, the Patriots sent a […]
Patriots add offensive lineman via trade with Vikings
The trade winds are a-blowin’ in New England. After acquiring running back Corey Kiner in a trade with the Cardinals on Saturday, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel added to its offensive line depth on Sunday. Third-year blocker Walter Rouse is joining the team from the Minnesota Vikings. According to a report by Ian […]
Patriots captain Brenden Schooler to begin year on non-football injury list, per report
As the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline closes in, so does the plan for one New England Patriots captain. Brenden Schooler will begin 2026 on the non-football injury list, according to a Sunday report from the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. The defensive back and special teams ace had been placed on the non-football injury list as […]
Patriots reportedly release veteran lineman James Hudson III ahead of 53-man deadline
The cutdown continues in Foxborough. The New England Patriots released veteran offensive lineman James Hudson III ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline, as reported Sunday afternoon by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Hudson, 27, signed a one-year deal with the organization as a street free agent in March. He went on start all three preseason […]
Patriots practice squad tracker 2026: News, rumors, waiver claims, losses
NFL cutdown day is underway, but the New England Patriots still have plenty left to do in building their team for the upcoming 2026 season. After finalizing an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, the team will look to add potential waiver-wire claims and build a 16-player practice squad. Teams can enter waiver claims to add […]
Patriots tackle Marcus Bryant to open 2026 on injured reserve, per report
As the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline inches closer in Foxborough, so does a return plan. The New England Patriots are expected to place offensive tackle Marcus Bryant on injured reserve at Sunday’s 6 p.m. ET cutoff, per report from ESPN’s Mike Reiss. NFL clubs are permitted to designate two players for return at the deadline. […]
Patriots reportedly waive defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. prior to 53-man deadline
The New England Patriots will go down to 53 without Jeremiah Pharms Jr. The organization has waived the well-traveled defensive tackle ahead of Sunday’s NFL roster deadline, per a report from the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed. Pharms, 29, stands 31 games and a handful of starts into his stay at Gillette Stadium. After going undrafted […]
Patriots waive rookie running back Jam Miller amid cutdowns, per report
The penultimate pick in the 2026 New England Patriots draft class will be headed to the wire. The organization waived running back Jam Miller with an injury designation ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline on Sunday, according to reports from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and the Boston Globe’s Christopher Price. If the rookie clears […]
Patriots reportedly cut tight end Jack Westover, linebacker Chad Muma on road to 53
The cutdowns roll on in Foxborough. The New England Patriots have parted ways tight end Jack Westover and linebacker Chad Muma ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline on Sunday, per reports from Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Both suited up for Super Bowl LX. Both move forward as candidates for practice squad. Westover, […]
Patriots cut 2025 draft pick Bradyn Swinson prior to 53-man deadline, per report
The New England Patriots will descend down to 53 without a member of the 2025 draft class. The organization waived outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson ahead of the NFL roster deadline on Sunday, according to a report from Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Swinson, 23, arrived in the fifth round of last year’s NFL draft […]
Patriots reportedly waive defensive tackle Eric Gregory ahead of NFL roster deadline
A claim from last August will be returning to the wire. The New England Patriots have waived defensive tackle Eric Gregory ahead of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline, as first reported Sunday by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Gregory, 25, landed in Foxborough on the heels of the 2025 cutdown deadline after spending his rookie preseason with […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Defensive depth a concern as cutdown deadline looms
The New England Patriots’ preseason is complete as they now must trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday 6 p.m. ET. The work has already begun for the Patriots, who will then work on filling out their practice squad before turning their attention fully to Seattle. Before the roster movement and Week 1 prep […]
What their first wave of roster cuts means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots began the process of cutting their roster down to 53 players on Saturday. After starting the day with 91 players, including roster-exempt offensive tackle Lorenz Metz, they currently stand at 73 following a series of releases and acquiring running back Corey Kiner via trade. Let’s find out what it means for […]
Patriots make changes to running back room after Corey Kiner trade
After acquiring Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals on the eve of the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline, the New England Patriots thinned the backfield. The organization announced the release of Hassan Haskins and have since cut JaMycal Hasty, per a Saturday report from Patriots on SI’s Ethan Hurwitz. Both running backs had signed ahead of […]
What the Corey Kiner trade means for the Patriots
The New England Patriots are in a trade-happy mood. Less than a week after sending wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to Houston, the reigning AFC champions have made another move: acquiring running back Corey Kiner in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals. In New England, the 24-year-old will join a running back group that is settled […]
Instant grade for Corey Kiner trade between Patriots and Cardinals
While the New England Patriots are in the process of trimming their roster from previously 91 to 53 players, they also took time to bolster their depth at one position. Corey Kiner, a second-year running back who most recently played in Arizona, has been acquired via trade. To get the 24-year-old aboard, the Patriots are […]
Patriots make first reported cuts ahead of 53-man roster deadline
Coming out of their preseason finale and heading into the weekend, the New England Patriots had an active roster of 91 players. With the cutdown deadline looming, they have started trimming that number. The team started by informing 16 players of their release. Wide receivers Kyle Dixon, Nick DeGennaro and Cameron Dorner, tight end C.J. […]
Patriots add running back via trade with Cardinals
The New England Patriots’ running back competition took another turn on the eve of roster cutdown day. Corey Kiner, who most recently played for the Cardinals, has joined New England via trade. According to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots are sending a 2028 seventh-round draft pick to Arizona in return. Kiner, 24, […]
Patriots roster cuts 2026: How they will get below the 53-man limit
Preseason and training camp are in the rear-view mirror, and all that is left for the New England Patriots to do before the start of the regular season is put the finishing touches on their 53-man roster. That process will be an ongoing one throughout the year, but Sunday will see a first major deadline. […]
Patriots vs. Browns snap counts from NFL preseason
The New England Patriots closed their preseason with an underwhelming effort, losing 37-13 to the Cleveland Browns to finish their exhibition schedule with a perfectly-balanced 1-1-1 record. Besides the Patriots’ backups struggling, the biggest story coming out of Thursday’s game was Drake Maye and the rest of the team’s starters not taking the field. This […]
3-Point Stance: Why Jaylen Reed fills a foundational role in the Patriots defense
In the deal that brought Jaylen Reed to the New England Patriots on Monday, it wasn’t the young safety who drew outside attention to the transaction. Instead, the focus centered on the player New England sent to the Houston Texans. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. As a homegrown talent selected in the sixth round of the […]
Fans grade Patriots’ trade of Kayshon Boutte
The New England Patriots officially traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans this week, receiving safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028th seventh-round draft pick in return. Boutte’s departure comes after a long offseason full of speculation over his future. The 24-year old requested a trade this past spring as he enters a contract […]
Patriots final 53-man roster projection ahead of NFL cuts
Training camp is over, the preseason is a wrap, and the New England Patriots are officially on to building their first 53-man roster for the upcoming season. What the reigning AFC champions will do is anybody’s guess, but here is our final projection with the NFL cutdown deadline looming. By Sunday, Aug. 30, at 6 […]
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