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After failing to survive NFL cutdown day, former University of Washington tight end Jack Westover on Tuesday received a career reprieve by joining the practice squad for the Washington Commanders, becoming the fifth one-time Husky to find work elsewhere.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 21

Patriots Made Two Moves Per Today’s Wire

The New England Patriots officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent TE Jack Westover today, per the NFL transaction wire. They also received an international exemption for OT Lorenz Metz. The International Player Pathway program was instituted by the NFL in 2017 as a way to grow the game of football.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 9

Patriots Tender FB Before Start of Free Agency

The New England Patriots will bring back a member of their offensive unit for 2026. According to multiple reports, including the Boston Globe’s Christopher Price, the Patriots are retaining fullback/tight end Jack Westover on an exclusive rights free agent contract.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 2

Patriots FB’s Sister Wins $18K Super Bowl Bet

For New England Patriots fullback Jack Westover and his family, Super Bowl LX will be a special one for his family. And that’s before the game even kicks off.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 1

Patriots player's sister cashed in on incredible SB prediction

Patriots player's sister cashed in on incredible Super Bowl prediction

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are preparing to face one another in a Super Bowl matchup that very few people saw coming.

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New England Patriots News / Washington Huskies on SI / January 26

Once Seahawk and Husky, Westover Heads for Super Bowl

This Super Bowl seemingly is all about Seattle guys, those who wear those dark blue Seahawks uniforms, have a ton of momentum heading into the pro football championship game in two weeks in California and are favored to win it all.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / November 5

Jack Westover has ‘taken ownership’ of Patriots’ fullback position

When Jakob Johnson left the New England Patriots as a free agent in March 2022, so did the fullback position as a whole. Over the next three seasons, the team operated without a traditional lead blocker on its roster.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 30, 2025

Patriots' Second-Year TE Practicing at New Position

FOXBORO, MA. — With undrafted rookie Brock Lampe being placed on Injured Reserve and missing the Patriots' second padded practice of the summer, there was a hole at the fullback position — one that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels loves to utilize.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / May 3, 2025

Several Seahawks UDFAs among tops in guarantees

There has been no shortage of change at the VMAC over the past 16 months, including the way the Seattle front office structures the contracts of undrafted free agents.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / December 16, 2024

Rookie tight end Jack Westover reverts to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 15

The University of Washington product served as a standard elevation on Sunday. Jack Westover reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as a standard elevation at State Farm Stadium.

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New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / December 14, 2024

Patriots elevate rookie tight end Jack Westover from practice squad on eve of Week 15

Sunday’s kickoff at State Farm Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET. The New England Patriots headed toward State Farm Stadium with added help at tight end.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / November 25, 2024

Tight end Jack Westover, linebacker Keshawn Banks revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 12

Both served as standard elevations Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Tight end Jack Westover and outside linebacker Keshawn Banks reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 23, 2024

Patriots Shake Up Roster Before Dolphins Game

The New England Patriots are preparing to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, and they have made a couple of roster moves prior to the contest.

New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / October 3, 2024

Meet the Newest New England Patriot: Jack Westover

The New England Patriots had two open spots on their roster spot following Tuesday’s release of wide receiver John Jiles. The Patriots filled both of those spots on Wednesday.

NFL News / Washington Huskies on SI / October 3, 2024

Westover Finds New NFL Home, Joins Patriots' Practice Squad

If his past football journey is any indication, Jack Westover surely will find a way to make a full-fledged NFL career happen in a lasting fashion. For

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 2, 2024

Patriots reportedly sign tight end Jack Westover, guard Jerome Carvin to practice squad

New England carried two openings on the scout team. The two open spots on the practice squad in Foxborough have been filled. The New England Patriots signed tight end Jack Westover and offensive lineman Jerome Carvin on Wednesday, according to multiple reports from Gillette Stadium, bringing the scout team back to capacity.

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Gulls / August 30, 2024

Seahawks add pair to practice squad, waive Jack Westover from IR

The Seattle Seahawks on Friday continued their preparation for the regular season opener against the Denver Broncos by continuing to shuffle the roster at the fringes, making more changes to the practice squad.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / July 29, 2024

Taking Unorthodox Path to Seattle Seahawks, Jack Westover Savoring NFL Opportunity

RENTON, Wash. - Undrafted rookies have odds squarely stacked against them to make an NFL roster, trying to scratch and claw for reps with established veterans and draft picks ahead of them on the depth chart and little to no margin for error when opportunity strikes.