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Running back competing for the third back role but failed to capitalize on opportunities during Jennings' earlier absence from the non-football injury list. Now faces renewed competition from newly signed Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty, both of whom bring Vrabel familiarity and special teams experience.

Running back competing for the third back role but failed to capitalize on opportunities during Jennings' earlier absence from the non-football injury list. Now faces renewed competition from newly signed Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty, both of whom bring Vrabel familiarity and special teams experience.

Newly signed running back competing for the third back role after Jennings' IR placement. Brings familiarity with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL experience on both offense and special teams. Positioned as a potential breakout candidate alongside JaMycal Hasty after neither Lan Larison nor Jam Miller seized opportunities during Jennings' earlier absence.

Newly signed veteran free agent acquisition who triggered Jennings' IR move to stay within roster limits. Competing for the third running back role alongside Lan Larison and Jam Miller, who both failed to capitalize on opportunities during Jennings' earlier absence. Hasty brings both offensive and special teams experience from his NFL background and familiarity with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

Had secured the No. 3 running back role behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson after returning from the non-football injury list during training camp, but his IR placement removes him from the depth chart entirely. Also contributed on multiple special teams units during camp, including as a kickoff return option and on the punt team, representing significant third-phase value.

Placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 13, making him ineligible for reactivation under the new IR rules that allow teams to bring back up to two players on the final day of roster cuts. This marks his second consecutive season ending on IR; last year he was moved to IR in mid-December, returned to practice but was never activated, and reverted to the list before the Super Bowl.

Rookie running back Myles Montgomery reverted to New England's injured reserve on Thursday after being waived with an injury designation the afternoon prior and going unclaimed. The 23-year-old, 5-foot-10, 205-pound back was an undrafted signing from Central Florida who had transferred from Cincinnati and appeared in 41 collegiate games with 1,546 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns across 274 attempts.

JaMycal Hasty was signed by the New England Patriots in a midweek backfield shakeup, competing for roster depth behind incumbents Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson at the No. 3 running back spot on the depth chart.

Hassan Haskins was signed by the New England Patriots in a midweek backfield shakeup, competing for roster depth behind incumbents Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson at the No. 3 running back spot on the depth chart.

The New England Patriots placed running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve Thursday, officially ending his campaign before the preseason opener against Indianapolis. The 25-year-old undrafted arrival from Florida A&M, who had made 10 appearances for the organization and rushed for his first NFL touchdown in 2025, is now sidelined after reaching the league limit in standard elevations and returning to the 53-man roster.

Undrafted rookie WR has looked fluid running routes, consistently made plays while on the field, and won his 1-on-1 matchups in joint practice; plays mostly on third team but has earned occasional second-team reps. Source notes he has potential to develop into a real NFL receiver and preseason performance could determine whether he makes the team or gets claimed by another organization.

Mitch Van Vooren, a tight end who transitioned from a D1 track star to the Patriots, is featured in a profile highlighting his 'tremendous' journey to the NFL roster.

Myles Montgomery was waived-injured by the Patriots, clearing roster space for the signing of Hassan Haskins at the running back position.

Hunter Henry plays a crucial role in Drake Maye's Patriots journey, serving as a key target and offensive weapon for the second-year QB.

Hassan Haskins was signed to the Patriots roster as a running back, replacing Myles Montgomery who was waived-injured. Haskins is positioned to compete in the RB depth chart during the preseason.

Drake Maye, who finished second in last year's MVP voting, is described by Albert Breer as 'playing the best position in the world' and is just tapping into the athletic potential he has flashed for a long time. Dan Orlovsky's QB trait rankings place Maye 7th in arm strength, 2nd in ball placement, 4th in decision making, and 1st in pocket presence, with mechanics ranked outside the top 10.

Third-round rookie tight end Eli Raridon has been one of the more positive surprises of training camp. Raridon has been the top tight end behind Hunter Henry and has often shared the field with the veteran in 12 personnel looks with Drake Maye under center. Quarterback Maye praised him: 'He is a big dude, first off, that can run. I mean, that's pretty cool, and he is smart.' Raridon's frame makes him a QB-friendly target while his athleticism threatens defenses up the seam or running across the middle. His skillset has made him a weapon in New England's play-action passing game, though his run-game work will be monitored Thursday to determine pass-catching opportunities.

Kyle Williams has remained pushed down a talented wide receiver depth chart despite coaching staff belief in his potential. Head coach Mike Vrabel stated: 'I really, really know that Kyle is going to help us. His speed is going to help us. I know that he is going to be a large part of what we're going to do, and those opportunities will continue to come. His release skills, his speed, his vertical speed, those are all things that we have to continue to take advantage of as we progress.' Williams has impressed on practice fields showcasing release package and deep speed, hauling in a long reception in each of the last two practices. A strong preseason performance could result in him pushing for more time with Drake Maye ahead of the regular season.

Rookie Jam Miller will likely see plenty of work in the preseason opener as part of the running back depth chart rotation behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.

Second-year back Lan Larison, who impressed in his preseason debut last year before suffering a season-ending foot injury, remains in the RB3 mix with Terrell Jennings and has more upside as a pass catcher than Jennings.

Terrell Jennings has largely repped as the third back since returning from the NFI list last week, behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. The source notes the Patriots are a fan of Jennings' physical running style, and he has assumed a role on the top kick return duo in recent practices—a potential key factor in the RB3 battle.

Lan Larison is fourth on the Patriots' kickoff return depth chart, behind Kyle Williams, Efton Chism, and Terrell Jennings.

Terrell Jennings is third on the Patriots' kickoff return depth chart, behind Kyle Williams and Efton Chism.

Efton Chism is second on the Patriots' kickoff return depth chart, behind Kyle Williams.

Kyle Williams is the top kickoff return option for the Patriots, seeing action on Tuesday ahead of the preseason opener.

Jack Westover had an active day Monday and could manufacture a preseason push to challenge Tanner Arkin's TE3 spot if Arkin continues to be quiet.

C.J. Dippre has recently returned to action and could manufacture a preseason push to challenge Tanner Arkin's TE3 spot if Arkin continues to be quiet.

Tanner Arkin remains the third tight end on the depth chart, but he has been somewhat quiet lately, which might open the door for C.J. Dippre or Jack Westover to manufacture a preseason push.

Eli Raridon remains the second tight end on the depth chart with his pecking order unchanged heading into the preseason.

Hunter Henry remains the top tight end on the depth chart with his pecking order unchanged heading into the preseason.

Cameron Dorner continues to look like the best of the rest among wide receivers behind the top seven, though as an undrafted rookie pushing for a roster spot remains a near-impossible task.

Efton Chism is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart, but he is a possible victim of the numbers game, creating uncertainty about his final roster status.

Kyle Williams is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart, but he has not looked particularly impressive so far in training camp, creating uncertainty about his final roster status.

Mack Hollins is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart with his roster spot very much set in stone heading into the preseason.

Kayshon Boutte is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart, but he is a rumored trade candidate, creating uncertainty about his final roster status despite his current depth chart position.

DeMario Douglas is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart with his roster spot very much set in stone heading into the preseason.

Romeo Doubs is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart with his roster spot very much set in stone heading into the preseason.

A.J. Brown is locked into the top seven on the wide receiver depth chart with his roster spot very much set in stone heading into the preseason.

JaMycal Hasty has experience and familiarity with coach Mike Vrabel, but his ability to factor into the RB3 competition remains to be seen in the preseason.

Newly-signed Hassan Haskins has experience and familiarity with coach Mike Vrabel, but his ability to factor into the RB3 competition remains to be seen in the preseason.