2017 Patriots Practice Squad Watch
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https://www.patspulpit.com/2017/9/4/16251394/new-england-patriots-release-defensive-tackle-darius-kilgo-from-the-practice-squad
Patriots making some early-morning moves on practice squad. They informed DT Darius Kilgo of his release.
Patriots signed former @UHCougarFB Steelers wide receiver DeMarcus Ayers to practice squad
Patriots making some early-morning moves on practice squad. They informed DT Darius Kilgo of his release.
Patriots signed former @UHCougarFB Steelers wide receiver DeMarcus Ayers to practice squad
Talented return specialist. Apparently, he rejected an offer from the Steelers to join the Pats
http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/05/patriots-make-changes-practice-squad
The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed G Willie Beavers to the practice squad and released LB Trevor Bates from the practice squad.
The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed G Willie Beavers to the practice squad and released LB Trevor Bates from the practice squad.
I think the move that hasn't been reported in this thread is signing Angelo Blackson, a defensive lineman that the Jaguars drafted in the fourth round in 2015.
Thanks. Pats can move someone out if need be, of course, but it doesn't look like they've left a candle burning for any specific PS QB
They've never really carried a practice squad QB, have they? The last one I can remember is that highlander guy.
Ryan Lewis (CB) added to practice squad: http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/13/transaction-patriots-sign-cb-ryan-lewis-practice-squad
No word about Macklemore
No word about Macklemore
Wouldn't be stunned to see Cody Hollister called up to the 53, would like to see Braverman signed to ps.
I love it that we still remember him as The Highlander.
By the way, from his wiki page:
"He is the grandson of the 1948 Olympic shot put champion Wilbur 'Moose' Thompson. He is also of Scottish and Salvadoran descent through his grandmother."
I was kind of surprised they didn't do this last week. That tells me they expect Amendola back soon, which would help.
Mike ReissVerified account @MikeReiss 13m13 minutes ago
The new WR at Patriots practice is indeed Riley McCarron, a source confirms. Was released from Texans' practice squad on Sept. 18.
The new WR at Patriots practice is indeed Riley McCarron, a source confirms. Was released from Texans' practice squad on Sept. 18.
Once described by O'Brien as a "spitting image" of Welker:
@dougkyed
NFL Rumors: Patriots Sign ‘Spitting Image Of Wes Welker’ To Practice Squad
P.S. Also wore 83 at Iowa and can return punts:
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Mike ReissVerified account @MikeReiss 25s26 seconds ago
Patriots are signing QB Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion/Vikings) to practice squad, per source. Adds 3rd layer of depth (h/t @eisenhauer_kyle)
Patriots are signing QB Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion/Vikings) to practice squad, per source. Adds 3rd layer of depth (h/t @eisenhauer_kyle)
@mascho's profile on Heinicke from a couple years ago: http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/2015-nfl-draft/2015/03/19/nfl-draft-profile-old-dominion-qb-taylor-heinicke/
Patriots had a couple of free-agent TEs - Will Tye and Evan Baylis - in to the facility today. Always keeping personnel wheels spinning.
Per Reiss, the Pats have signed Will Tye to the practice squad. He's an athletic TE who could be looked to replace Allen at some point or could simply be there for the rest of the week because he was a Jet until a couple weeks ago. They could use another pass catching TE option.
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You ever come across former Sea Wolf Will Tye when he was in college? Any inside scoop? Looks like a legitimate NFL player statistically but I've never watched him play
What's yours is mine. What's mine is mine.
https://nesn.com/2017/10/bills-tried-and-failed-to-pry-patriots-cornerback-from-practice-squad/
Mike ReissVerified account @MikeReiss 1h1 hour ago
With LB Trevor Reilly promoted to 53-man roster, Patriots bolster special-teams units with experience. He will be a core special teamer.
Hopefully this takes Hogan off special teams, we can't really afford to have him get hurt on one of those units. Also, per Reiss, the Pats signed nose tackle Mike Purcell to the practice squad to fill Reilly's spot.
With LB Trevor Reilly promoted to 53-man roster, Patriots bolster special-teams units with experience. He will be a core special teamer.
Hopefully this takes Hogan off special teams, we can't really afford to have him get hurt on one of those units. Also, per Reiss, the Pats signed nose tackle Mike Purcell to the practice squad to fill Reilly's spot.
Per the article it was kickoff coverage and kickoff return.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4807299/trevor-reilly-promotion-should-lighten-special-teams-load-on-chris-hogan?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Curran thinks this bodes badly for Hightower:
http://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/patriots-concern-running-high-hightower-injury?amp
http://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/patriots-concern-running-high-hightower-injury?amp
Hightower didn't look too bad sitting on the bench in the closing minutes of the game. Maybe he'd already received a a painkiller?
That was just last week - Hogan played six ST snaps Sunday but only three all season coming into the game (guessing hands team on onside kicks). Not sure if he was replacing Roberts or Geneo Grissom.
Bump. With the possible news about Jimmy G trade, curious to know if there are any QBs on the practice squad?
As of late September, they had QB Taylor Heinicke on there. Any news on him or others?
Heinicke was released October 9th. http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/10/09/patriots-make-changes-practice-squad
Mike ReissVerified account @MikeReiss 2m2 minutes ago
DT Mike Purcell, who was on practice squad for a day a few weeks ago, has a nameplate and locker set up. Practice squad.
DT Mike Purcell, who was on practice squad for a day a few weeks ago, has a nameplate and locker set up. Practice squad.
Mike ReissVerified account @MikeReiss 13m13 minutes ago
G Jason King (Purdue) is back in the locker room. Practice squad. Adds depth with some injuries on line.
G Jason King (Purdue) is back in the locker room. Practice squad. Adds depth with some injuries on line.
Bernard Reedy from PS to active roster.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4808753/patriots-bolster-special-teams-with-promotions-of-bernard-reedy-geneo-grissom
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4808753/patriots-bolster-special-teams-with-promotions-of-bernard-reedy-geneo-grissom