The New England Patriots are about to kick off their 2026 preseason, and for the first time, fans are going to see the full 90-man roster on the field. What’s wild is their starting quarterback, Drake Maye, isn’t even expected to get much run. We’re talking minimal snaps over these three games, which has to raise some eyebrows if you are a Pats fan looking to see your future QB in action.
Roster Bubble Battles Are About To Pop Off
This isn’t about the big names we all know; it’s about the guys fighting for a spot. The source states Maye’s limited playing time means the “roster bubble and depth players most certainly will” get their chance. And let’s be real, those are the ones the average fan probably isn’t familiar with yet. Trying to identify who’s making a play without a roster in hand? Good luck, because this 90-man squad is absolutely stacked with players trying to make an impression. It’s a huge opportunity for guys like Behren Morton and Tommy DeVito, the other QBs, to show what they’ve got when Maye is on the sideline. On the offensive line, you’ve got a ton of competition with names like Will Campbell at left tackle, Mike Onwenu at right guard, Alijah Vera-Tucker at left guard, and other linemen like James Hudson III, Marcus Bryant, Jared Wilson, Mehki Butler, and Jacob Rizy. Every single rep counts when you’re trying to prove you belong.
Who’s Stepping Up on a Packed Depth Chart?
Look at this roster, it’s deep everywhere. On defense, there are so many corners like Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Kobee Minor, Karon Prunty, Charles Woods, Marcus Jones, Marcellas Dial Jr., Kindle Vildor, Channing Canada, and Kenneth Harris. Who stands out when everyone’s gunning for a spot? The edge rushers like Harold Landry III, Dre’Mont Jones, Jesse Luketa, Bradyn Swinson, Quintayvious Hutchins, Gabe Jacas, Elijah Ponder, and Xavier Holmes are going to be flying around. And what about the running back room? Terrell Jennings, Jam Miller, TreVeyon Henderson, Lan Larison, Rhamondre Stevenson, Hassan Haskins, and JaMycal Hasty are all listed. That’s a serious amount of talent vying for carries. Safeties like Craig Woodson, John Saunders Jr., Dell Pettus, Eric Butler, Kevin Byard III, and Brenden Schooler will also be under the microscope. Fans are going to need their roster sheets just to keep track of everyone.
This first glimpse of the 90-man roster is going to be all about the battles for those last few spots. With Drake Maye mostly watching from the sidelines, every single depth player on that roster, from tight ends like Jack Westover and Hunter Henry, to wide receivers like A.J. Brown, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Kobe Prentice, has to prove their worth. The three preseason games are their audition. Get ready to watch these guys fight for their NFL dreams.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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