sunday supplement

Here’s Sunday supplement for all of the latest news ahead of Monday night’s Week 9 encounter against the New York Jets.

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

Roster Moves

Main Roster
WR Isaiah Ford (Acquired in a trade with Miami)
DT Isaiah Mack (Claimed on waivers from Tennessee)

Practice Squad
WR Donte Moncrief
DT Ryan Glasgow

Released
NONE

Placed On IR
TE Devin Asiasi

The trade deadline came and went with the Patriots acquiring just one player, WR Isaiah Ford from Miami. Isaiah Mack was also claimed to help build up the defensive front ranks. Donte Moncreif and Ryan Glasgow are interesting adds to the PS, I could see both of them getting activated on game days if they stick around.

Devin Asiasi will miss at least three games as he was placed on IR, this now raises some questions about the TE position in general, Dalton Keene and Ryan Izzo are still banged up also.

Zach Cox noted that Rashod Berry’s position has changed to just “TE” now on the team’s official website. This could nod towards him helping out the position.

Injury Check-In

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
RB J.J. Taylor (Illness)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
S Cody Davis (Calf)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring)
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee)
TE Dalton Keene (Knee)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)

NEW YORK JETS
OUT
LB Blake Cashman (Hamstrings)
TE Trevon Wesco (Ankle)
DOUBTFUL
QB Sam Darnold (Right Shoulder)
K Sam Ficken (Right Groin)
WR Vyncint Smith (Groin)
DL Quinnen Williams (Hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE
OL Josh Andrews (Shoulder)
WR Jamison Crowder (Groin)
DL John Franklin-Myers (Knee)
OL Connor McGovern (Knee)
DL Nathan Shepherd (Back)

16 Players are questionable to play for the Patriots, including starters Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Mason, Joe Thuney, Nick Folk, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise, and more. Here’s hoping everyone can rest up and be good to go, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a few miss out, especially the likes of Guy and Wise, both of who are suffering from multiple ailments.

The Jets look set to rely on the services of veteran QB Joe Flacco on Monday night as Sam Darnold is doubtful to play with a shoulder injury. Also doubtful is their 3rd pick from this year’s draft Quinnen Williams, who would be a huge loss for the Jets defense.

Salary Cap Check-In

As always, here’s your weekly check-in from @patscap! The current cap number stands at $21,702,141 following this week’s roster moves.

In the end, Gilmore stayed and the Patriots didn’t make any major splashes at the trade deadline. Whilst the cap will fluctuate with roster moves each week, we shouldn’t see any major changes unless the team starts restructuring contracts.

A big Divisional game today that is really a must-win for the Patriots, following last week’s humiliation to San Francisco, the Patriots have to bounce-back but will have to do it without a number of key players. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 8 encounter against the Buffalo Bills.

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

It’s bounce-back week! Tough loss last Sunday against the Broncos, but I think a fire has been lit underneath this franchise. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 7 encounter against the San Francisco 49ers.

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

Roster Moves

Main Roster
C David Andrews (Activated from IR)
DT Tashawn Bower (Promoted from PS)*
DT Nick Thurman (CV19 replacement)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game

Signed
WR Mason Kinsey (PS)
Released
WR Devin Ross (PS)

Placed on Injured Reserve
OL Jermaine Eluemunor

The Patriots needed some good injury news, and they got some last night when the news that David Andrews was being activated to return from IR. With Shaq Mason also back in practice, the offensive line can start to re-stabilize and hopefully have some consistency back.

Shhh! It’s football day, we might actually see a Patriots game on a Sunday, so let’s not scare it away! Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 6 encounter against the Denver Broncos.

More Positive Tests…

After having their last two games re-scheduled a number of times, the Patriots finally look set to play this afternoon as scheduled. But, the COVID-19 problems still linger around the franchise. Yesterday, a report by Field Yates advised that Sony Michel, Shaq Mason, and Derek Rivers were being placed on the reserve/COVID list.

Now, this is frustrating, but there is some reassurance that Cam is back, along with Gilmore. The team has also promoted a number of players to fill the gaps left, but far from ideal.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
DT Carl Davis (Signed from Jaguars PS)
OL Caleb Benenoch (Promoted from PS)*
DT Nick Thurman (CV19 replacement)*
WR Isaiah Zuber (CV19 replacement)*
DE Rashad Berry (CV19 replacement)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game

Released
TE Paul Quessenberry (PS)

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
RB Sony Michel
OL Shaq Mason
DE Derek Rivers

What a crazy 24 hours it’s been, the news broke yesterday afternoon that starting QB Cam Newton had tested positive for COVID-19, today’s game was postponed and looks set to be played on Monday night (10/5).

Cam Tests Positive

According to reports, Newton was informed about his positive test late Friday night and went straight into self-quarantine. The team had players at the facility yesterday who were then sent home when optimism to play as scheduled on Sunday faded.

The Chiefs had their own problems with the virus as practice squad QB Jordan Ta’amu also had a positive test. As of right now, no other Patriots or Chiefs players/staff members have tested positive.

Hopefully Cam has a full and speedy recovery and that nobody else is impacted by this.

Quarterback Questions

So with Newton set to miss at least the game against Kansas City, Jarrett Stidham or Brian Hoyer will lead the team in Week 4.

Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots intend to start Hoyer when the game takes place. This isn’t a huge surprise to me, Hoyer has the greater game experience and has been active as the official backup in every week so far this season.

Injury Check-In

In Friday’s injury report, only one player was confirmed out along with five as questionable for today’s game against Kansas City.

OUT
S/ST Cody Davis
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
OL Shaq Mason (Calf)
RB Sony Michel (Quad)
OL Isaiah Wynn (Calf)

With an extra day of rest, I suspect all five questionable players to suit up on Monday or Tuesday without any issue. Cody Davis remains out and could be heading for a spot on IR.

Roster Moves

Just a few practice squad moves to report on from this past week, along with Cam being placed on the reserve/COVID list.
Practice Squad
Signed
OL Jordan Roos
LB Michael Pinckney
Released
WR Mason Kinsey
DL Xavier Williams
Reserve/COVID list
QB Cam Newton

Many questions have begun to be answered about what Patriots football will look like this season, and today, we’ll find out even more. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 3 encounter against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
OL James Ferentz (Signed from PS)
DL Nick Thurman (Promoted from PS)
WR Isaiah Zuber (Promoted from PS)
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game

Placed On Injured Reserve
C David Andrews
LB Josh Uche

With the news coming in yesterday that David Andrews and Josh Uche had been placed on IR, a couple of inevitable PS promotions have taken place. Firstly James Ferentz was signed to the 53-man roster instead of being promoted, which means he won’t automatically revert back to the PS after today’s game. Ferentz along with Hjalte Froholdt are candidates to start at center in the absence of Andrews, although, don’t be surprised if there is some movement across the whole offensive front.

Nick Thurman is called up to the main roster for the second-straight week and UDFA Isaiah Zuber also gets the nod, hopefully this isn’t an indication that Edelman or Harry can’t play.

Happy Sunday! Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of tonight’s Week 2 encounter against Seattle.

Roster Moves

Main Roster
K Nick Folk (Signed from PS)
CB Myles Bryant (Signed from PS)
DL Nick Thurman (Promoted from PS – will revert back after gameday)

Folk was signed to the team’s main roster after last week’s win against Miami, I thought we could potentially see a new face in as kicker, but Folk will get to continue his role for now. UDFA Myles Bryant is on the team! Now, given the depth already at the CB position, Bryant will have to be patient, but I like the kid and I think he can contribute in time.

Nick Thurman also gets an opportunity to support, his promotion to the main roster will give some extra depth for the defensive line.

Practice Squad
Signed
QB Jake Dolegala
OL James Ferentz

Dolegala, a former UDFA, joins after spending his entire rookie season as a backup to Andy Dalton in Cincinnati. Ferentz returns for another stint with the Patriots as he enters his sixth year in the league.