8 winners and losers from Patriots roster cuts
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots made 42 transactions over the weekend to trim their roster from 91 to 53 players, with several unexpected moves among the final cuts.
- Quarterback Behren Morton secured a spot as the third-string QB and emergency option, despite strong competition from Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito.
- Offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover and defensive edge Quintayvious Hutchins both made the final roster, surprising some given recent acquisitions and competition at their positions.
- Undrafted rookie cornerback Channing Canada earned a roster spot, joining two other undrafted rookies, largely due to his special teams contributions and steady play.
- Notable cuts included defensive tackle Eric Gregory and cornerback Kindle Vildor, who lost out despite solid camp performances, with the team opting for other players at those positions.
