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NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 2
New York Jets Terminate Contract of Former Patriots Defender
The New York Jets released safety John Saunders Jr. from the practice squad on Thursday, ending a brief stay in Florham Park for a defensive back who spent last season and training camp with the New England Patriots, via the NFL transaction wire.
New York Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 16
New York Jets Elevate Jordan Love Clark, Sign John Saunders Jr.
The New York Jets have confirmed that veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick will be out for several games, including the home opener on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Fitzpatrick pulled his left groin just six plays into his Jets career in the opening game against Tennessee.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 26
Young Patriots DB Believes He's Done Enough to Make Week 1 Roster
Not much in life is given. But throughout training camp this summer for the New England Patriots, it felt given that on any practice, John Saunders Jr.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / August 16
Patriots Second-Year Safety John Saunders Jr. Turning Heads This Summer
FOXBORO --- In a New England Patriots secondary full of stars such as Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis, Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson, one unexpected name has shined this summer due to his ability to create turnovers.
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.
New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 17
Patriots Making Four Roster Moves On Monday
Mark Daniels of Mass Live reports the Patriots are signing TE CJ Dippre from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. In correspondence, the Patriots are releasing S John Saunders Jr.
Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / October 29
Tough Timing on Practice Squad Loss
Maybe there's never a good time to have a player poached from the practice squad, but regardless the time of safety John Saunders Jr. leaving the Miami Dolphins really is less than ideal.
NFL News / Pats Pulpit / October 29
What signing safety John Saunders Jr. means for the Patriots 
The New England Patriots acted quickly to fill one of the two roster spots created in the aftermath of trading Keion White and Kyle Dugger to San Francisco and Pittsburgh, respectively.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29
Patriots Planning To Sign S John Saunders Jr. Off Dolphins’ Practice Squad
According to Mike Reiss, the Patriots are planning to sign S John Saunders Jr. off the Dolphins’ practice squad to their active roster. New England traded S Kyle Dugger to the Steelers earlier today, meaning Saunders would fill his roster spot. Saunders, 24, signed on with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss in May.
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