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ArticleHow does the practice squad work, and what does it mean for the Patriots?August 31, 2026

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Back in 2019, they opted to forgo it when signing fullback Jakob Johnson to their practice squad. Johnson later joined the 53-man roster and ended up playing in 38 games for the team between 2019 and 2021.

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Johnson's practice squad path led to 38 games played for Patriots.

Fullback Jakob Johnson was signed to the Patriots' practice squad in 2019 without International Player Pathway Program status; he later joined the 53-man roster and played in 38 games for the team between 2019 and 2021, demonstrating a successful practice squad-to-active roster pathway.