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Patriots Place Larison on Injured Reserve, Bolster Depth With Undrafted Free Agents

The moves underscore New England’s reliance on undrafted talent to maintain depth during training camp.

Overview

  • Lan Larison was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a lower-leg injury in the 48-18 preseason opener against Washington, ending his rookie season.
  • New England signed running back Deneric Prince, who was on Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII roster and Miami’s practice squad in 2024, to replace Larison on the 90-man roster.
  • Defensive end Jereme Robinson was added to provide extra edge-rush depth as the Patriots round out their roster ahead of cutdowns.
  • Safety Josh Minkins was waived to open a roster spot, reflecting continued adjustments in New England’s secondary.
  • The flurry of moves highlights the Patriots’ strategy of leveraging undrafted free agents to sustain competitive depth throughout training camp.