Patriots Complete 42 Transactions to Set 53-Man Roster, Keeping 3 Undrafted Rookies
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Updated · Pats Pulpit · Aug 31
Patriots Complete 42 Transactions to Set 53-Man Roster, Keeping 3 Undrafted Rookies
3 articles · Updated · Pats Pulpit · Aug 31
Summary
New England trimmed its roster from 91 players to 53 on Sunday, completing 42 transactions ahead of the regular season under coach Mike Vrabel.
Three undrafted rookies made the initial roster — tight end Tanner Arkin, linebacker Khalil Jacobs and cornerback Channing Canada — the Patriots' highest such total since 2017.
Behren Morton stuck as the No. 3 quarterback, while tackle Dametrious Crownover, edge Quintayvious Hutchins and linebacker Namdi Obiazor also survived cuts in moves flagged as mild surprises.
The Patriots also kept several injured players on the active roster, including Jacobs, interior lineman Ben Brown and punter Bryce Baringer, preserving depth at multiple spots.
Notable omissions included defensive tackle Eric Gregory and cornerback Kindle Vildor, with New England favoring younger options and special-teams value in several close decisions.