The Patriots entered training camp with significant questions along their offensive line; those have not been answered, as the team continues to delay Drake Maye‘s debut. This could set up a historically rare succession at the game’s highest-profile O-line position. The Pats may be on the verge of starting a fourth left tackle in four games to open the season. Demontrey Jacobs, … [Read more...] about OL Rumors: Patriots, Moses, Cards, 49ers
Patriots Encouraged By Drake Maye’s Development; No Timeline For QB Change
Jacoby Brissett remains atop the Patriots’ quarterback depth chart for the time being. It has long been assumed Drake Maye will take over the starting gig at some point in 2024, though, and the first-round rookie continues to draw praise. New England has been “very encouraged” by Maye’s progress so far, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston writes. This year’s No. 3 pick had a … [Read more...] about Patriots Encouraged By Drake Maye’s Development; No Timeline For QB Change
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/25/24
Today’s minor moves: Cleveland Browns Signed to active roster: OT Germain Ifedi New England Patriots Placed on IR: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (story) New York Giants Signed to active roster: LB Ty Summers After suffering a pectoral injury in Week 2, Ja’Whaun Bentley officially landed on injured reserve today. With the linebacker expected to be sidelined for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 9/25/24
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/24/24
Here are Tuesday’s taxi squad moves: Baltimore Ravens Released: LB Joe Evans Carolina Panthers Signed: S Alex Cook, Justin Hardee Released: OLB Eku Leota Chicago Bears Signed: TE Teagan Quitoriano Detroit Lions Signed: DB Morice Norris Green Bay Packers Released: TE Johnny Lumpkin Indianapolis Colts Signed: DT Josiah Bronson, DE Derek Rivers Placed on IR: QB Jason … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/24/24
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/23/24
Today’s practice squad moves: Los Angeles Chargers Signed: LB Blake Lynch New England Patriots Signed: OT Jalen McKenzie … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 9/23/24
Patriots LB Ja’Whaun Bentley Out For Season
The Patriots will be without a defensive captain for the rest of the season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Ja’Whaun Bentley is out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle. The former fifth-round pick has turned into one of New England’s most dependable defenders, topping 100 tackles in each of the past three seasons. Bentley has also shown some pass rush ability in … [Read more...] about Patriots LB Ja’Whaun Bentley Out For Season
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/16/24
Today’s minor moves: Kansas City Chiefs Waived: TE Peyton Hendershot New England Patriots Signed to active roster: G Michael Jordan Philadelphia Eagles Signed to active roster: OL Nick Gates Promoted: WR Parris Campbell, TE E.J. Jenkins Waived: LB Patrick Johnson Peyton Hendershot made headlines in Week 1, with the tight end earning a fine after participating in a shoving … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 9/16/24
Injured Reserve Return Tracker
No players are yet eligible to be activated from IR, but this offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters. In prior years, anyone placed on IR before a … [Read more...] about Injured Reserve Return Tracker
QB Jacoby Brissett To Remain Patriots’ Starter
Thursday night saw both Patriots quarterbacks struggle. Drake Maye finished the lopsided loss, but Jacoby Brissett was in place for much of the game. New England will stick with the veteran moving forward. “Jacoby is our quarterback until I say he’s not the quarterback,” head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed during a Friday press conference (video link). “I thought last night, he … [Read more...] about QB Jacoby Brissett To Remain Patriots’ Starter