First reported by Jeff Howe, the Patriots have informed Derek Rivers that he’s being released. Rivers has had a disappointing time in New England following a number of injury-plagued years with the team.
Patriots release DE Derek Rivers
Announcement
Patriots GameDay Supplement 11/15
Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of tonight’s Week 10 encounter against the Baltimore Ravens.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Roster Moves
Main Roster
TE Jordan Thomas (Claimed on waivers from Arizona)
OL Jermaine Eluemunor (Activated from IR)
LB Terez Hall (Promoted from PS)*
LB Cassh Maluia (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
TE David Wells
LB Caash Maluia (Released from the main roster before being re-signed)
TE/FB Paul Quessenberry
Released
DT Ryan Glasgow
QB Jake Dolegala
TE Dylan Cantrell (Signed on 10/11)
DT Nick Thurman
Placed On IR
TE Dalton Keene
LB Shilique Calhoun
OL Caleb Benenoch (PS)
With the TE position in turmoil right now, the team picked up Jordan Thomas who was waived by the Cardinals this past week. They also signed David Wells to the practice squad. Mike Reiss noted that whilst Thomas would be eligible to play on Sunday night, it may be too soon to see him suit up with no practice this week.
[Read more…] about Patriots GameDay Supplement 11/15Patriots Sunday Supplement 11/08
Here’s Sunday supplement for all of the latest news ahead of Monday night’s Week 9 encounter against the New York Jets.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Roster Moves
Main Roster
WR Isaiah Ford (Acquired in a trade with Miami)
DT Isaiah Mack (Claimed on waivers from Tennessee)
Practice Squad
WR Donte Moncrief
DT Ryan Glasgow
Released
NONE
Placed On IR
TE Devin Asiasi
The trade deadline came and went with the Patriots acquiring just one player, WR Isaiah Ford from Miami. Isaiah Mack was also claimed to help build up the defensive front ranks. Donte Moncreif and Ryan Glasgow are interesting adds to the PS, I could see both of them getting activated on game days if they stick around.
Devin Asiasi will miss at least three games as he was placed on IR, this now raises some questions about the TE position in general, Dalton Keene and Ryan Izzo are still banged up also.
Zach Cox noted that Rashod Berry’s position has changed to just “TE” now on the team’s official website. This could nod towards him helping out the position.
Injury Check-In
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
RB J.J. Taylor (Illness)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
S Cody Davis (Calf)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring)
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee)
TE Dalton Keene (Knee)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)
NEW YORK JETS
OUT
LB Blake Cashman (Hamstrings)
TE Trevon Wesco (Ankle)
DOUBTFUL
QB Sam Darnold (Right Shoulder)
K Sam Ficken (Right Groin)
WR Vyncint Smith (Groin)
DL Quinnen Williams (Hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE
OL Josh Andrews (Shoulder)
WR Jamison Crowder (Groin)
DL John Franklin-Myers (Knee)
OL Connor McGovern (Knee)
DL Nathan Shepherd (Back)
16 Players are questionable to play for the Patriots, including starters Stephon Gilmore, Shaq Mason, Joe Thuney, Nick Folk, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise, and more. Here’s hoping everyone can rest up and be good to go, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a few miss out, especially the likes of Guy and Wise, both of who are suffering from multiple ailments.
The Jets look set to rely on the services of veteran QB Joe Flacco on Monday night as Sam Darnold is doubtful to play with a shoulder injury. Also doubtful is their 3rd pick from this year’s draft Quinnen Williams, who would be a huge loss for the Jets defense.
Salary Cap Check-In
As always, here’s your weekly check-in from @patscap! The current cap number stands at $21,702,141 following this week’s roster moves.
In the end, Gilmore stayed and the Patriots didn’t make any major splashes at the trade deadline. Whilst the cap will fluctuate with roster moves each week, we shouldn’t see any major changes unless the team starts restructuring contracts.
Week 9 Injury Check-In – 11/07 – Game Projections
Monday night’s game is upon us, let’s take a look at the final injury report of the week that include the official game status projections.
New England Patriots
OUT
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
RB J.J. Taylor (Illness)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
S Cody Davis (Calf)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring)
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee)
TE Dalton Keene (Knee)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)
Boy, I thought last week the Patriots were banged up, but it was nothing compared to this week. Let’s start with the news that N’Keal Harry and J.J. Taylor are confirmed to be out for Monday night’s game.
[Read more…] about Week 9 Injury Check-In – 11/07 – Game ProjectionsPatriots GameDay Supplement 11/01
A big Divisional game today that is really a must-win for the Patriots, following last week’s humiliation to San Francisco, the Patriots have to bounce-back but will have to do it without a number of key players. Here’s your Game Day supplement for all of the latest news ahead of this afternoon’s Week 8 encounter against the Buffalo Bills.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
[Read more…] about Patriots GameDay Supplement 11/01Week 8 Injury Check-In – 10/30 – Game Projections
Sunday is upon us, let’s take a look at the final injury report of the week that include the official game status projections.
New England Patriots
OUT
WR Julian Edelman (Knee)
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
DT Carl Davis (Concussion)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee) – LIMITED
DB Kyle Dugger (Ankle) – LIMITED
CB Stephon Gilmore (Knee) – DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DT Lawrence Guy (Ankle) – LIMITED
RB Damien Harris (Ankle) – LIMITED
OL Justin Herron (Ankle) – LIMITED
CB J.C. Jackson (Knee) – LIMITED
TE Dalton Keene – LIMITED
G Shaq Mason (Calf) – LIMITED
DE John Simon (Shoulder) – LIMITED
G Joe Thuney (Ankle) – LIMITED
The Pats are really hurting this week. First yesterday we found out Edelman underwent knee surgery and would miss Sunday and probably much longer, now Harry and Davis are added to the confirmed non participants against Buffalo.
[Read more…] about Week 8 Injury Check-In – 10/30 – Game ProjectionsPatriots WR Julian Edelman expected to miss time following knee surgery
If the Patriots bounce-back this Sunday with a win against Buffalo, they’ll have to do it without their go to receiver Julian Edelman.
Now, it’s been no secret Jules has been dealing with something this season, and not his normal fighting through injuries thing either, he’s been really hurt. News that he was absent from practice surfaced earlier before Jeff Howe reported that he’s expected to miss game action due the knee injury which has been ailing him all season.
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