Overview
- Marcus Bryant was activated to the 53-man roster on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after his 21-day practice window opened on Oct. 14 following a preseason ankle injury.
- The team released cornerback Kindle Vildor and made practice-squad changes that included signing linebacker Elias Neal and releasing wide receiver Cameron Dorner and lineman Jake Kubas.
- Bryant is a 6-foot-7, 2025 seventh-round pick who played 12 games as a rookie mostly on special teams and has limited regular-season snaps at tackle.
- The activation gives New England additional tackle depth behind starters Will Campbell and Morgan Moses and preserves flexibility with rookie swing options such as Caleb Lomu.
- The move used the Patriots’ second designated-to-return slot this season and does not guarantee Bryant will start on Sunday against the Packers, with further roster adjustments possible if other injured players return to practice.