The New England Patriots’ regular season is rolling, and if you think you’ve got a handle on their roster, think again. Last season alone, the eventual conference champions ripped through an astounding **102 different transactions** between opening day and the finale. That’s a wild number, and it tells you everything you need to know about the constant churn already happening in Foxborough this year. Things can get confusing quick, so let’s break down who is actually on the roster right now.
The Main Roster Shuffle
Kicking things off, the Patriots’ 53-man active roster is definitely evolving. At quarterback, they’ve got Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito, and Behren Morton. That’s three signal-callers, showing they’re ready for anything. The backfield features Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, and Corey Kiner, with Reggie Gilliam locking down the fullback spot.
The receiving corps includes Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams (who also handles kick returns), and Efton Chism III. Five wideouts ready to make plays. Over at tight end, you’ve got Hunter Henry leading the charge, joined by Eli Raridon, Cameron Latu, and Tanner Arkin. The offensive line is anchored by Will Campbell at left tackle and Morgan Moses at right tackle, with Caleb Lomu and Dametrious Crownover providing depth. Inside, Alijah Vera-Tucker is at left guard, Jared Wilson at center, Ben Brown at right guard, and Walter Rouse covering the interior. On defense, Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer, DaQuan Jones, and Leonard Taylor III are holding down the interior defensive line. The edge rushers include Dre’Mont Jones, Elijah Ponder, Gabe Jacas, and Jose Ramirez. Linebackers are Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, Namdi Obiazor, Darius Muasau, and Erick Hunter. In the secondary, Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones (also a punt returner), Charles Woods, Channing Canada, and Karon Prunty are the cornerbacks, while Kevin Byard, Craig Woodson, and Jaylen Reed patrol safety. Rounding out the specialists are kicker Andy Borregales, punter/holder Mitch Wishnowsky, and long snapper Julian Ashby.
The Deep Dive: Practice Squad and Reserve Lists
But wait, there’s more. The roster doesn’t stop at 53 active players. The Patriots also maintain a 16-man practice squad. We’re talking running back Lan Larison, wide receivers Kyle Dixon and Cameron Dorner, tight end Tanner Conner, and defensive tackle Eric Gregory, among others. These guys are crucial depth, ready to step up at a moment’s notice.
Then there are the reserve lists, which are already packed. A whopping **eleven players** are on Injured Reserve right now. That list includes running back Myles Montgomery and wide receiver A.J. Brown, both out for the season. Other key names on IR are Julian Hill (TE), Jeremiah Webb (WR), offensive linemen Marcus Bryant, Mike Onwenu, and Greg Van Roten, along with edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins, linebacker Khalil Jacobs, safety Dell Pettus, and punter Bryce Baringer. Safety Brenden Schooler is on NFI/reserve but is designated for return, which is a small silver lining. And edge defender Harold Landry is on PUP/reserve.
This snapshot is just for now. With the regular season underway and things getting “confusing quick” as the team keeps adjusting, you can bet this isn’t the final form of this Patriots squad. Keep your eyes peeled for more moves as the season progresses.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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