Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown is officially back for the New England Patriots this week, suiting up against the New York Jets after spending four games on injured reserve. But hold up, because that’s not the only move rocking Foxborough right before their Sunday 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The organization also elevated safety Elliott Davison and released running back Hassan Haskins.
Davison’s Path to the Roster’s Edge
This elevation for safety Elliott Davison is a massive deal. The 24-year-old just reverted last week after his first taste of NFL action beyond the preseason, a game where the Patriots stomped the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17. In that debut, the 6-foot, 190-pound safety showed out with two tackles and a pass deflection, playing 10 snaps on defense and 19 on special teams.
Here’s the kicker: this isn’t just another call-up. This is Davison’s third and *final* standard elevation. What does that mean? If he hits the field again after this Jets game, the Patriots are forced to move him to the active roster. Talk about high stakes for a guy who started his journey as an undrafted free agent out of UTSA in 2025. Davison spent his entire rookie year on the New Orleans Saints practice squad, cleared waivers in August, then signed with the Patriots practice squad in September, got released, and then re-signed. This dude is a grinder, and now he’s knocking on the door of a full-time roster spot.
Haskins Is Out, And What’s Next for the Backfield
On the other side of the ledger, running back Hassan Haskins has been released from the practice squad. The 26-year-old, 6-foot-2, 228-pound back had only just returned to the squad last week, earning a contract after a workout ahead of the preseason opener. Haskins, a fourth-round pick in 2022 at No. 131 overall, has also had tours with the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers.
His career stat line through 44 games shows 76 carries for 229 yards, 18 catches for 119 yards, three touchdowns, and one start. He’s also put in serious work on special teams with 683 snaps to go along with 371 snaps on offense. With Haskins gone, the Patriots are now rolling with a full 53-man roster, but they do have one open spot on their 17-man practice squad. Head coach Mike Vrabel’s team recently worked out three other running backs, so it’s clear they’re keeping their options open for the position.
So, Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s 3-2 club heads into a big divisional matchup against the Jets on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. With cornerbacks Carlton Davis III and Karon Prunty both ruled out due to injury, every single defensive body, especially a young safety like Davison, is going to be under the microscope. This is crunch time, and the Patriots are making moves.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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