The New England Patriots hadn't really made many surprising decisions when it came to their roster, but they made one on Monday. According to the NFL transaction wire, the team released backup center/guard Ben Brown, who had been dealing with a lower-body injury since the first preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The New England Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel have cut their roster down to the required 53-man NFL limit. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez expectedly made the cut, but still awaits on a new deal.
The Titans signed OL James Hudson to the roster, per the NFL transaction wire. He’s one of several players Tennessee added to the roster today. Hudson, 27, was a one-year starter at Cincinnati and a First-Team All-AAC as a senior.
Doug Kyed reports that the Patriots released OL Ben Brown on Monday. Brown, 28, went undrafted out of Mississippi in 2022 before catching on with the Bengals.
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According to Adam Schefter, the Patriots have released veteran LB K.J. Britt to make room for some of their other additions today. The veteran was signed to be steady depth but had faced a lot of competition behind him in training camp. Britt, 27, was a two-year starter at Auburn and earned first-team All-SEC as a junior in 2019.
Another insider has weighed in on Gonzalez's contract saga.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was asked on the final day of June mini-camp about his group of edge rushers – even before the injury/contract status of second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas had been hammered out.
The New England Patriots have narrowed down their initial roster to 53 players, but that doesn't mean that the work is done. In fact, it's just beginning once again.
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Gonzalez's contract situation continues to loom over the Patriots as the regular season appraoches.
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The New England Patriots officially cut their roster from 91 players to 53 on Sunday evening. With that, the team's next step is to fill out its practice squad after these players all clear waivers.
The New England Patriots have chopped down to the requisite 53-man initial roster. Coach Mike Vrabel and his personnel folks now must scour the waiver wire and look for hidden gems that went unrecognized around the league.
The New England Patriots trimmed their roster to the league-mandated 53 players on cutdown day, capping a busy stretch that saw nearly 40 transactions in 48 hours. Head coach Mike Vrabel and the front office reshaped several position groups through trades, undrafted free agent surprises, and a handful of tough veteran cuts.
The Patriots’ defense will be shorthanded to open the season. Here is how the defending AFC champions set their initial 53: P Matt Haack RB JaMycal Hasty T James Hudson LB Chad Muma CB Kindle Vildor S Mike Brown S Eric Butler G Mehki Butler OL Jack Conley CB Brandon Crossley OL Darrian Dalcourt WR Nick DeGennaro CB Marcellas Dial TE C.J.
The New England Patriots' initial 53-man roster is here, and there are a few surprises. From three undrafted rookies sticking around, to a few trades shaking up the offensive side of the ball, there are plenty of things to dissect about this first group.
The initial New England Patriots 53-man roster of 2026 was announced by the team on Sunday night. There were few, if any, surprise cuts, but you have to expect that this 53 is nowhere near set in stone with the Sept.
The New England Patriots added another offensive lineman ahead of Sunday’s 6 p.m. ET roster deadline, acquiring Walter Rouse from the Minnesota Vikings.
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With the preseason finale just a couple of days away, the New England Patriots want to keep everyone out of harm's way. Mike Vrabel's team finally got star CB Christian Gonzalez back on the field after a two-week absence, but it wasn't all positive in Foxborough.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte remained the subject of trade rumors ahead of the club's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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