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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Sits out Thursday's practice
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 2:02 PM
Henderson (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Henderson has been sidelined for the last 10 days, and while there's been no indication he's dealing with a serious injury, it's starting to get close to the wire for Henderson to play in next Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. Henderson will almost certainly need to return to practice before Monday to have a chance to face Seattle. If he can't go in Week 1, Rhamondre Stevenson would get a huge fantasy boost as a surefire RB2 based on volume projection. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Pair of catches in preseason
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 6:23 PM
Hollins wrapped up the preseason slate with two catches (on four targets) for 24 yards in two outings.
Analysis: When Hollins inked a two-year deal with the Patriots in March 2025, it marked his fifth team in as many seasons. He then managed just seven receptions through the first five games, but from Week 6 through Super Bowl LX, he racked up a 45-637-1 line on 66 targets in 12 appearances, averaging 14.2 yards per catch during that stretch. Even with Stefon Diggs (Commanders) out of the picture this year, Hollins has tougher competition for reps after New England added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to a receiving corps that still boasts DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Still awaiting clearance for all activity
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 1:14 PM
Henderson continues to rehab a right ankle injury and hasn't been cleared for full participation in practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson made an early departure from practice last Monday, which has sidelined him in the meantime. Reiss mentioned that Henderson was spotted in the locker room this Tuesday and seemed to be "walking normally," but the Patriots will take it easy on the second-year pro as a Week 1 road showdown with the Seahawks approaches next Wednesday, Sept. 9. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Key part of offense in 2026
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:22 AM
Henry is still expected to be a key part of the Patriots offense this season, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Patriots made several splash moves this offseason, including the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, that have garnered most of the headlines. Henry, though, is going to be a staple. The veteran has caught 60-or-more passes from Drake Maye in each of the last two seasons. Daniels notes that Henry is particularly crucial due to the lack of experienced options behind him on the depth chart. Rookie Eli Raridon and journeyman Cameron Latu are the next two options for the Patriots at tight end. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 11:23 PM
The Patriots placed Jacobs (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: Jacobs participated in the first two preseason games for the Patriots before succumbing to injury, accumulating eight tackles (four solo). The linebacker will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Reverts to IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:47 PM
Iton (undisclosed) reverted to New England's injured reserve Monday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Iton missed all of last season while on IR due to a hip injury, though it's unclear if his current issue is related. The Rutgers product did play in all three of the Patriots' preseason contests, but he was waived/injured Sunday. Since he cleared waivers and reverted to IR, Iton will need to sit out the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with New England. |
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Moves to injured reserve
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:41 PM
Butler (undisclosed) reverted to the Patriots' IR on Monday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Butler was waived/injured Sunday and subsequently cleared waivers. As such, he's been placed on season-ending IR. However, Butler could still be eligible to play this season if he works out an injury settlement with New England. |
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Claimed off waivers by New England
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:35 PM
The Patriots claimed Muasau off waivers Monday.
Analysis: The Giants waived Muasau on Sunday. The Patriots claimed the 25-year-old to slot into the 53-man roster as one of the primary backups at inside linebacker. Muasau will likely see relief snaps behind Christian Elliss and Robert Spillane throughout the regular season. The Patriots released K.J Britt in a corresponding move. |
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Cameron Latu Cameron Latu Claimed by New England
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:29 PM
The Patriots claimed Latu off waivers Monday.
Analysis: The Eagles waived Latu on Sunday, but the tight end will not become a free agent. With Julian Hill (knee) done for the season, the Patriots needed additional depth at tight end behind Hunter Henry. The team released K.J. Britt in a corresponding move. |
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Placed on IR with designation to return
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 6:41 PM
The Patriots placed Bryant (ankle) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday.
Analysis: Bryant suffered an ankle injury during the Patriots' second preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Eagles. The injury is severe enough for the second-year pro to open the regular season on IR, meaning he'll be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Bryant did not start in any of the 12 regular-season games he appeared in last year, and in his absence, the likes of Caleb Lomu, Walter Rouse and Dametrious Crownover will provide depth at offensive tackle behind Morgan Moses and Will Campbell. |
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Sidelined to open season
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Landry (undisclosed) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Landry spent the entirety of training camp and the preseason on the active/PUP list with an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old will now be sidelined for at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he'd be able to return to action is Week 5 against the Raiders on Oct. 11. In his absence, Elijah Ponder is a top candidate to start opposite of Dre'Mont Jones at outside linebacker. |
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Dealt to New England
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 6:00 PM
Rouse was traded from the Vikings to the Patriots on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rouse operated in a reserve role with Minnesota for two seasons after being selected by the team in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He appeared in one game during his rookie season before he played 88 offensive snaps and 32 with the special-teams unit over eight contests in 2025. Rouse has spent time at both offensive tackle and offensive guard, and he'll likely operate as an extreme depth option with the Patriots this season. |
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Starts season on non-football injury list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:51 PM
Schooler (undisclosed) will begin the 2026 regular season on the Patriots' active/non-football injury list, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: It was reported last Thursday that Schooler was close to being activated off the NFI list prior to cutdown day. The free safety is evidently not quite ready to rejoin the team and will now need to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season. Kevin Byard is set to open the Week 1 game against the Seahawks as the starting free safety for the Patriots. |
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Corey Kiner Corey Kiner Traded to New England
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 12:34 PM
The Cardinals traded Kiner to the Patriots on Saturday in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Given that the Patriots exchanged draft capital for him, Kiner could now slot in as the No. 3 running back behind starters Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson (ankle). Henderson is expected to be available for the Patriots' Week 1 matchup with the Seahawks, but if he does happen to miss time Kiner could be the next man up. The 24-year-old played in four career games for the Cardinals, logging 12 rush attempts for 58 yards. |
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Romeo Doubs Romeo Doubs Sits out final exhibition game
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:23 PM
Doubs didn't suit up in Thursday's preseason loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Doubs was among numerous Patriots projected regular-season starters who were held out of Thursday's contest. The veteran wideout didn't play at all during the exhibition slate but drew praise during training camp for his work during practices. Doubs is slated for a major role in his first campaign with New England, as he's set to start alongside A.J. Brown at the WR position. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Held out of exhibition finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:52 PM
Stevenson didn't play in a preseason loss to the Browns on Thursday.
Analysis: The Patriots rested their projected regular-season starters Thursday, so Stevenson's absence was par for the course. He didn't see any game action during the preseason slate but appears back to full health after dealing with a minor undisclosed injury in late July. Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, who is dealing with an ankle injury but is expected to be ready for Week 1, are slated to share backfield duties for New England during the upcoming campaign. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Doesn't play in exhibition finale
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 7:40 PM
Maye sat out Thursday's preseason loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Maye was among the plethora of New England starters who didn't see action in the team's final exhibition game. The star quarterback ended up sitting out all three of the team's preseason contests as he prepares for the regular season. Maye's first chance to get into game action with new top wideouts A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs will take place in Week 1 versus Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 9. |
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Behren Morton Behren Morton Picked off twice Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 11:25 PM
Morton completed 18 of 28 passes for 123 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Thursday's 37-13 preseason loss to the Browns. He also rushed twice for 18 yards.
Analysis: Morton entered the game in the first quarter after Tommy DeVito played New England's first two drives. The rookie seventh-round pick out of Texas Tech promptly threw an interception on his first pass and was later picked off again in the fourth quarter. Morton is clearly behind Drake Maye and DeVito on New England's quarterback depth chart heading into the regular season. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Quiet in preseason finale
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:27 PM
Larison (undisclosed) rushed twice for five yards and didn't catch either of his two targets in Thursday's 37-13 preseason loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Larison suited up for the preseason finale after missing practice time earlier in the week due to an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old running back is competing for a depth role in New England's backfield. Larison didn't help his chances of making the team with Thursday's quiet performance, but he showcased some promising receiving capabilities with a six-catch performance in the preseason opener against the Colts. Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty are also in contention for the third spot on New England's running back depth chart. |
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Looks to be activated soon
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:21 PM
Schooler (undisclosed) could be activated off the active/non-football injury list before Sunday's cutdown day, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Schooler was placed on the non-football injury list in late July and has not yet participated in team activities. If the free safety is not ready to be activated by Sunday, he will be required to miss at least the first four weeks of the regular season on injured reserve. |
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