Similar to every NFL team, the New England Patriots had until Tuesday, August 26, to trim their roster of 90 players to finalize their 53-man roster by 3 PM CST. The front office had to make the difficult decision of releasing/waiving players who have fought long and hard for their whole lives to fulfill their dream of playing in the National Football League and making an active roster. This week will be the most challenging for players, agents, head coaches, assistant coaches, and general managers.
Without further ado, here is the Patriots’ initial 53-man roster, based on three separate groups: offense, defense, and special teams.
Here is the New England Patriots’ offense
Quarterback (2): Drake Maye, Joshua Dobbs
Running Back (3): Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Antonio Gibson
Wide Receiver (8): Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Pop Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, Kendrick Bourne, Efton Chism III, Javon Baker
Tight End (3): Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, Jack Westover
Offensive Line (9): Will Campbell, Jared Wilson, Garrett Bradbury, Mike Onwenu, Morgan Moses, Ben Brown, Marcus Bryant, Caedan Wallace, Vederian Lowe
Here is the New England Patriots’ defense
Defensive Line (6): Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, Keion White, Joshua Farmer, Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
Linebacker (8): Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, Harold Landry III, K’Lavon Chaisson, Jack Gibbens, Marte Mapu, Anfernee Jennings, Elijah Ponder
Cornerback (5): Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones, Alex Austin, D.J. James
Safety (4): Jaylinn Hawkins, Craig Woodson, Jabrill Peppers, Dell Pettus
Here is the New England Patriots’ special teams unit
Kicker (1): Andy Borregales
Punter (1): Bryce Baringer
Long Snapper (1): Julian Ashby
Special Teamer (1): Brenden Schooler
