Patriots place WR Romeo Doubs on injured reserve in series of transactions

Key Points:

• The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Romeo Doubs on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury sustained in their Week 6 win over the Raiders, sidelining him for at least four games.
• Doubs becomes the third Patriots wide receiver on injured reserve this season, joining A.J. Brown, who recently returned from IR, and Mack Hollins, who was placed on IR after Week 4.
• To fill roster spots, the Patriots signed defensive back Elliott Davison from the practice squad and added wide receiver Ryan Miller and offensive linemen Jacob Rizy and Andrew Rupcich to the practice squad.
• Doubs had signed a four-year, $68 million contract in the offseason and had 14 receptions for 261 yards and three touchdowns through six weeks before his injury.
• With Doubs out, the Patriots will rely on A.J. Brown as their primary receiving target despite his recent struggles, while Efton Chism and DeMario Douglas are expected to take on starting roles, with additional depth possibly coming from practice squad receivers and tight ends.