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One day after the team released wide receiver John Jiles and tight end Marshall Lang, the New England Patriots continue to retool their roster following the 2026 NFL Draft.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 27

Patriots Release Third-Year WR Following NFL Draft

The New England Patriots have announced that they have officially released wide receiver John Jiles as part of roster cuts. Jiles — a 25-year-old North Carolina native — spent the last two seasons on the Patriots' practice squad.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

Patriots Cut Two Following Draft

The New England Patriots announced they have waived WR John Jiles and TE Marshall Lang. The move is to clear up roster spots after the draft for undrafted free agents. Jiles, 25, transferred to West Florida after stops at Fort Scott Community College and Virginia Union.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 26, 2025

Patriots Release Promising WR

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are parting ways with a promising receiver in advance of the NFL’s roster deadline. The Patriots, as first reported by Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, are relaesing wide receiver John Jiles.

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New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / August 26, 2025

Patriots roster cuts 2025: CB Brandon Crossley, WR John Jiles reportedly waived

The road down to 53 continues at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots waived cornerback Brandon Crossley and wide receiver John Jiles on Tuesday morning, as first reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss and the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 9, 2024

Patriots Sign WR John Jiles To PS

Per the wire, the Patriots have signed WR John Jiles to their practice squad on Wednesday. The following is an updated look at the Pats’ practice squad:

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 9, 2024

Patriots re-sign rookie wide receiver John Jiles to practice squad

The undrafted target had been released as the calendar turned to October. A recent departure has returned to the Gillette Stadium backfields. The New England Patriots re-signed wide receiver John Jiles to the practice squad on Wednesday.

New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / October 1, 2024

Patriots release rookie wide receiver John Jiles from practice squad

The 24-year-old entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Giants. An additional spot has opened on the practice squad in Foxborough. The New England Patriots announced the release of wide receiver John Jiles on Tuesday, leaving two vacancies.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 25, 2024

Patriots Sign Intriguing Rookie WR

Throughout the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season, the New England Patriots have had issues in a couple of different areas. One of them is on the offensive line, while the other is at wide receiver.

NFL News / Patriots Football Now / September 25, 2024

Meet the Newest New England Patriot: John Jiles

The New England Patriots began the week with two open spots on their practice squad. By Tuesday evening, both had been filled. New England signed offensive tackle Jalen McKenzie on Monday.

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New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 24, 2024

Patriots Sign WR John Jiles To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots announced they have signed WR John Jiles to the practice squad. New England’s practice squad now includes: WR Matt Landers RB

NFL News / Giants Wire / August 24, 2024

Studs and duds from Giants' Week 3 preseason loss to Jets

The New York Giants wrapped up the 2024 preseason with an ugly and injury-riddled 10-6 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night. The low-scoring affair was a slog with almost no highlight plays (save one from John Jiles) and displayed how the Giants’ roster is still lacking adequate depth and talent.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / June 16, 2024

Could this UDFA WR be Giants’ next Victor Cruz?

John Jiles is coming from obscurity of Division II Year after year New York Giants fans hope the team can find the next Victor Cruz, an undrafted wide receiver who ends up turning into a star.