Patriots Sign Defensive Tackle, Activate Running Back at Camp
FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots made two roster moves at Gillette Stadium training camp Monday, signing a defensive tackle out of the UFL and activating a running back from the non-football injury list, while wide receiver A.J. Brown said a dislocated thumb will not slow him down, according to reports from 98.5 The Sports Hub and theScore.
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"Patriots sign defensive tackle Casey Rogers out of UFL": the team added Rogers to the defensive line Monday, per 98.5 The Sports Hub. The move gives the Patriots another body to evaluate along the interior defensive line as camp competition sharpens (read it at https://985thesportshub.com/2026/08/03/patriots-sign-defensive-tackle-out-of-ufl-casey-rogers/).
"Veteran Patriots running back activated from NFI": running back Terrell Jennings returned to practice after being cleared from the non-football injury list, 98.5 The Sports Hub reports. His activation adds a proven veteran back into the backfield mix at Gillette Stadium (read it at https://985thesportshub.com/2026/08/03/veteran-patriots-running-back-activated-from-nfi-terrell-jennings/).
"Patriots wideout Brown downplays dislocated thumb: 'You keep going'": receiver A.J. Brown said the injury will not keep him off the practice field, according to theScore. Brown remains a central piece of the Patriots' passing attack heading into the preseason (read it at https://www.thescore.com/news/3574441).
"Defense in disguise: Kevin Byard elevating Patriots secondary": safety Kevin Byard has drawn praise for steadying the defensive backfield through the first weeks of camp, per 98.5 The Sports Hub. Coaches and reporters have pointed to his experience as a stabilizing factor for a young secondary (read it at https://985thesportshub.com/2026/08/03/defense-in-disguise-kevin-byard-elevating-patriots-secondary/).
"Patriots' $57 Million Veteran Lands Top-10 Ranking During Camp After Snub": offensive lineman Mike Onwenu earned a top-10 positional ranking despite being passed over for other recognition, Yahoo Sports reports. The ranking reflects his continued play at right tackle during camp drills at Gillette Stadium (read it at https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-57-million-veteran-lands-162711312.html).
"Patriots' Record-Setting Kicker Quietly Dominating Training Camp": kicker Andy Borregales has been consistent through the opening stretch of camp, according to Heavy.com, building on a record-setting rookie season. His steady leg work has drawn attention as a quiet bright spot at practice (read it at https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-andy-borregales-training-camp/).
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