The New England Patriots’ regular season is officially underway, which means one thing: buckle up, because their roster is about to go through some serious churn. We saw it last season when the eventual conference champs made a staggering 102 different transactions between the opener and the final game. It’s wild, and 2026 is already looking just as confusing.
Patriots Roster: Who’s On Board for Now
So, let’s break down who’s actually on the field for the Patriots’ 53-man squad right now. At quarterback, they’ve got Drake Maye (10), Tommy DeVito (16), and Behren Morton (15). That’s a deep room for passers. Running back is held down by Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), and Corey Kiner (9), with Reggie Gilliam (44) at fullback. Out wide, Romeo Doubs (87) and DeMario Douglas (3) lead a group of five receivers, including Mack Hollins (13), Kyle Williams (18), and Efton Chism III (86). Tight ends feature Hunter Henry (85) among a four-man unit. The O-line is anchored by Will Campbell (66) at left tackle and Morgan Moses (76) at right tackle, with a solid five interior linemen.
Defensively, Milton Williams (97) and Christian Barmore (90) headline six interior linemen. Dre’Mont Jones (5) is one of four edge rushers, and the linebackers include Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) in a group of five. The secondary is stacked with six corners like Christian Gonzalez (0) and Carlton Davis III (7), plus four safeties including Kevin Byard (31). Even the specialists are locked in with Andy Borregales (8) kicking, Mitch Wishnowsky (19) punting, and Julian Ashby (47) snapping.
Practice Squad and Reserve Lists: The Constant Shuffle
Beyond the main roster, the Patriots are already shuffling a deep practice squad of 17 players, including running back Lan Larison (34), receivers Kyle Dixon (83), Cameron Dorner (88), and Chandler Brayboy (81), and tight end Tanner Conner (80). They’ve also got offensive linemen like Lorenz Metz (61) and Jake Kubas (63), plus a host of defensive talent from tackles to safeties.
Then there are the reserve lists, which are already pretty packed. Eight players are on Injured Reserve, like running back Myles Montgomery (39) and wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) on short-term. Guard Mike Onwenu (71) is also there. One player, Brenden Schooler (41), is on NFI/reserve, and edge rusher Harold Landry (2) is on PUP/reserve. With so many players already on the sidelines, the depth chart is constantly being tested.
This is just the start, folks. If last season taught us anything, it’s that this roster is a living, breathing thing that will keep changing. Keep your eyes peeled for the next wave of moves.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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