Nick Leverett briefly stepped in as the Patriots’ David Andrews replacement at center. He struggled in that role, however, and the team is set to move on. New England will release Leverett, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The move comes after he was charged by PFF with 10 pressures and one sack allowed in Week 5 against the Dolphins. In advance of Sunday’s contest, the Patriots … [Read more...] about Patriots To Release OL Nick Leverett
Minor NFL Transactions: 10/10/24
Thursday’s minor moves, including elevations for the opening game of Week 6: Cleveland Browns Signed to active roster: CB Tony Brown Green Bay Packers Signed (off Falcons’ practice squad): TE John FitzPatrick Las Vegas Raiders Signed to active roster: DT Matthew Butler New England Patriots Signed (off Raiders’ practice squad): C Ben Brown San Francisco 49ers Elevated: … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 10/10/24
Pats, S Brenden Schooler Agree To Extension
A key member of the Patriots’ special teams unit is set to remain in place for years to come. Brenden Schooler agreed to an extension on Friday, per his agency. As noted by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, this will be a three-year, $9MM pact. $3.6MM is guaranteed, and incentives bring the maximum value of the contract to $10.5MM. Schooler is now on the books through the 2027 … [Read more...] about Pats, S Brenden Schooler Agree To Extension
Patriots Activate LB Sione Takitaki
The Patriots will be getting some much-needed reinforcement to the team’s linebacking corps this weekend. According to Patriots staff writer Evan Lazar, New England has officially activated linebacker Sione Takitaki. In addition, the team has promoted long snapper Tucker Addington and running back Terrell Jennings as standard gameday practice squad elevations. Takitaki was … [Read more...] about Patriots Activate LB Sione Takitaki
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/11/24
Friday’s practice squad moves in the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Signed: WR Chris Moore Released: WR Dan Chisena New England Patriots Signed: LS Tucker Addington, DT Marcus Harris Washington Commanders Signed: QB Sam Hartman Both Moore and Hartman were released/waived from their respective 53-man rosters this week. Other teams would’ve had the opportunity to claim Hartman off … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/11/24
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/10/24
Thursday’s taxi squad moves: Carolina Panthers Signed: RB Mike Boone, DT Jayden Peevy, S Russ Yeast Released: TE Stephen Sullivan Cleveland Browns Signed: G Javion Cohen, DT Sam Kamara, TE Blake Whiteheart Las Vegas Raiders Signed: DT Zachary Carter New England Patriots Released: DT Trysten Hill Philadelphia Eagles Signed: TE C.J. Uzomah Released: S Caden … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/10/24
QB Rumors: Rodgers, Colts, Maye, Williams
Aaron Rodgers has now seen the offensive coordinator he has long backed, Nathaniel Hackett, stripped of play-calling duties. Interim Jets HC Jeff Ulbrich said Thursday the future Hall of Fame QB took his friend’s demotion in stride, calling Rodgers “supportive” of the choice, via ESPN.com’s Rich Cimini. Ulbrich said he talked to Rodgers and Jets offensive and defensive players … [Read more...] about QB Rumors: Rodgers, Colts, Maye, Williams
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/8/24
Tuesday’s taxi squad moves: Atlanta Falcons Signed: OL Matthew Cindric Baltimore Ravens Signed: CB Damarion Williams Cincinnati Bengals Signed: CB Micah Abraham Cleveland Browns Released: LB Michael Barrett, RB Royce Freeman, T Ricky Lee Dallas Cowboys Signed: WR Seth Williams, DE Luiji Vilain Denver Broncos Signed: T Cameron Fleming, C Dieter Eiselen, WR Kaden … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 10/8/24
Patriots To Start Drake Maye In Week 6
A midseason quarterback change has long been expected in New England, and it is now set to take place. The Patriots plan to start Drake Maye in Week 6, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Veteran Jacoby Brissett got the nod at the start of the campaign, something which came as little surprise. The 31-year-old has experience working with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, and … [Read more...] about Patriots To Start Drake Maye In Week 6