Patriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots finalized their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season by waiving seven players, releasing three veterans, and placing outside linebacker Harold Landry III on the physically unable to perform list.
- Notable roster cuts included running back Lan Larison, wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer, offensive tackle Jack Conley, defensive tackles Isaiah Iton and Casey Rogers, cornerback Kobee Minor, and safety John Saunders Jr.
- Veterans released were cornerback Kindle Vildor, safety Mike Brown, and punter Matt Haack, while Landry will miss at least the first four games due to injury.
- The team also reduced its roster from 91 to 73 players ahead of the deadline, releasing several other players and placing swing tackle Marcus Bryant and special teams captain Brenden Schooler on injured reserve and the non-football injury list, respectively.
- Further roster moves are expected with waiver claims and practice squad formations scheduled for Monday across the NFL.
