The NFL roster crunch is here. The New England Patriots just released veteran offensive lineman James Hudson III. This move, reported Sunday afternoon by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, hits right before the 53-man deadline. Hudson, 27, had just signed a one-year deal with the organization as a street free agent in March.
Hudson’s Pro Stats
A fourth-round pick (No. 110 overall) in the 2021 draft, Hudson started with the Cleveland Browns. After his rookie contract, he signed a two-year pact with the New York Giants in 2025 but was released before that new league year. This preseason, Hudson started all three Patriots games, playing left tackle and right guard. His 60 career games include 19 starts, 1,464 offensive snaps, and 235 special teams snaps. At 6-foot-5, 313 pounds, he even lined up as a fullback and tight end in jumbo sets.
Deadline Decisions Roll
The Patriots’ cuts are rolling, from 91 players down to 73 this weekend alone. By 6 p.m. ET Sunday, the entire league hits the 53-man mark. Hudson is available, and some team out there needs his grit and versatility.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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