Patriots Place G Alijah Vera-Tucker on Injured Reserve; Announce Additional Roster Moves
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Key Points:
- Newman-Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 297-pound offensive lineman, joined the New England Patriots practice squad on Sept. 17, 2026, after stints with the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets since entering the NFL in 2022.
- He has played in 25 NFL games with four starts, covering positions at left guard, right guard, and center, and was released by the Jets on Sept. 15, 2026, before signing with New England.
- Whitley, a 6-foot-3, 255-pound defensive player, was signed to the Patriots practice squad on Sept. 23, 2026, after spending time with multiple NFL teams including the Rams, Chiefs, Vikings, Giants, Cardinals, and Buccaneers since 2022.
- He has appeared in six NFL games, recording one fumble recovery and one pass defensed, and was most recently waived by the Cleveland Browns in August 2026 before joining New England.
