sunday supplement

As the first weeks without football go by, attention turns to the new NFL league year in March and most importantly, free agency and the Draft.

I’ll be taking a dive into both in the coming weeks, but first, let’s round up the latest news from the first few weeks of the Patriots offseason.

Coaching Additions

Whilst the team is yet to dip their toes into the player market, they have begun adding to the staff ranks.

Following on from Matty P’s return a few weeks back, the team is expected to bring in Bo Hardegree as an offensive assistant. Hardegree has been a coach in the league since 2014, moving between Denver, Chigaco, and under Adam Gase, at Miami and New York.

Given Bill’s friendship and respect for Gase, it’s not hard to imagine that a good word was put in to secure Hardegree’s new role with the team.

Later this week, Mike Reiss reported that former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman Billy Yates was expected to stick around and join the coaching team for the upcoming season.

As noted in Reiss’ tweet, Yates spent time with the Patriots in 2015 camp as part of the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship, before cutting his teeth with Detroit as an assistant coach.

Hogan Switches Sports

Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 17 season finale, as the Pats host the NY Jets at Gillette Stadium!

Roster Moves

Main Roster
CB Dee Virgin (Free agent signing)
TE/DE Rashod Berry (Signed from PS)
CB Michael Jackson Sr (Signed from PS)
LB Cassh Maluia (Signed from PS)
OL Ross Reynolds (Promoted from PS)*
CB D’Angelo Ross (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
K Roberto Aguayo
Released
OL Earl Watford
TE Jordan Thomas
Placed On IR
LB Josh Uche
DT Tashawn Bower
RB Damien Harris

Now confirmed, Damien Harris and Josh Uche’s rookie seasons are both over after they were placed on IR. With nothing to play for and both players having slight ailments, this isn’t a big surprise. A few players were signed to fill the gaps left by the IR movements, including Cornerback’s Dee Virgin and Michael Jackson Sr, one would assume that these are more of a backup option with a view to seeing them in the offseason.

Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 13 clash as the Pats hit the west coast to take on the LA Chargers at SOFI Stadium.

Check out my preview for today’s game here.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
LB Jack Cichy (Claimed from Tampa Bay – Not cleared COVID protocol)
TE Dalton Keene (Activated from IR)
DT Akeem Spence (Signed from PS)
WR Donte Moncrief (Signed from PS)
TE/DT Rashod Berry (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
S J.T. Hassell
OL Ross Reynolds
Released
WR Isaiah Ford

Isaiah Ford’s time in New England was put to an end yesterday as he was released. Some positive news is that Dalton Keene is back from IR, I’m excited to see if he can contribute on Sunday. Akeem Spence and Donte Moncrief have earned roster spots and Rashod Berry is the sole practice squad promotion today.

Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 12 clash as the Arizona Cardinals visit Gillette Stadium.

Check out my preview for today’s match up here.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
OL Justin Herron (Activated from IR)
DT Akeem Spence (Promoted from PS)*
WR Donte Moncrief (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Placed on IR
RB Rex Burkhead
DT Carl Davis
OL Isaiah Wynn
TE Jake Burt (Practice Squad)

I covered the three main roster moves to IR yesterday, but, Jake Burt was also moved to the PS reserve list later on in the day.

Justin Herron is a welcome return to help support the offensive line after losing Wynn to injury, Donte Moncrief is promoted to the main roster for the second week in a row, he’s also joined by Akeem Spence who will add depth to the defensive front line.

Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 11 trip to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans.

Check out my preview for today’s match up here.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
LB Terez Hall (Signed to main roster from PS)
RB Sony Michel (Activated from IR)
WR Donte Moncrief (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
QB Jake Dolegala
DT Nick Thurman
TE Jake Burt (returned from IR)
DT Akeem Spence
Released
OL Hjalte Froholdt
DL Derek Rivers
TE David Wells (PS)
WR Mason Kinsey (PS)

A new receiver could suit up today as Donte Moncrief has been promoted from the practice squad. Derek Rivers and Hjalte Froholdt were the noticeable releases as they were cut yesterday. Sony Michel returns to add even further depth to the stacked RB group.

Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of tonight’s Week 10 encounter against the Baltimore Ravens.

Check out my preview for today’s match up here.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
TE Jordan Thomas (Claimed on waivers from Arizona)
OL Jermaine Eluemunor (Activated from IR)
LB Terez Hall (Promoted from PS)*
LB Cassh Maluia (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
TE David Wells
LB Caash Maluia (Released from the main roster before being re-signed)
TE/FB Paul Quessenberry
Released
DT Ryan Glasgow
QB Jake Dolegala
TE Dylan Cantrell (Signed on 10/11)
DT Nick Thurman
Placed On IR
TE Dalton Keene
LB Shilique Calhoun
OL Caleb Benenoch (PS)

With the TE position in turmoil right now, the team picked up Jordan Thomas who was waived by the Cardinals this past week. They also signed David Wells to the practice squad. Mike Reiss noted that whilst Thomas would be eligible to play on Sunday night, it may be too soon to see him suit up with no practice this week.