Terrell Jennings, a familiar face around Foxborough, was back at Gillette Stadium this Friday, working out for the New England Patriots alongside two other free agent running backs. This move comes right as Jennings’ injury settlement period officially ends, putting him back on the market and potentially back with the team he knows.
Jennings Back in the Mix After Super Bowl LX Run
Remember Terrell Jennings? The 25-year-old undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M signed with the Patriots back in 2024. He wasn’t just a camp body either. Jennings actually spent parts of the last two years on the 53-man roster, hitting the league limit for standard practice squad elevations. Last season was big for him, as he rushed for his first NFL touchdown. Unfortunately, his run towards Super Bowl LX ended prematurely when he sustained a concussion in December and landed on injured reserve.
Before this preseason even kicked off, Jennings was placed on injured reserve and then cleared waivers after reaching an injury settlement a couple of days later. That settlement was key, and it ran all the way through the sixth week of the regular season. Now that it’s over, Jennings is fully eligible to re-sign with the Patriots. In his 10 career appearances, he’s tallied 115 yards from scrimmage on 37 touches, logging 77 snaps on offense and another 69 on special teams. The fact that the organization brought him in for a workout so quickly signals they might just be considering an October reunion.
A Look at the Other Backfield Visitors
Jennings wasn’t the only guy trying to impress running backs coach Tony Dews. The Patriots also worked out Ulysses Bentley IV and Josh Pitsenberger.
Bentley, also 25, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2025. The former Southern Methodist and Ole Miss transfer made just one appearance during his rookie campaign with the Indianapolis Colts before being released from the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad just this October. Pitsenberger, 22, signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted rookie out of Yale this May. This back, who twice earned first-team All-Ivy League selections, landed on injured reserve during the preseason and was later waived with an injury settlement in August.
Currently, the Patriots’ active roster features Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, and Corey Kiner. On the practice squad, they’ve got Lan Larison and recent returnee Hassan Haskins. So, while the depth chart isn’t empty, bringing in three free agents for a look sure makes you wonder if Dews and the coaching staff are looking for a spark, or just some insurance.
The Patriots are set to host the New York Jets this Sunday, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Will any of these workout guys be suiting up for the AFC East battle, or is this just the team doing its due diligence as the season wears on? The next few days could be interesting for the backfield!
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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