Overview
- New England also released tight end Marshall Lang and defensive lineman David Olajiga from the practice squad, according to the team.
- Odukoya, a Netherlands native who entered via the International Player Pathway, has appeared in two NFL games with 27 special teams snaps for Tennessee.
- Taylor joined the NFL undrafted with the Jets in 2024 and has logged 16 career games with 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
- The Patriots currently have only Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper at tight end on the 53-man roster, leaving limited proven depth.
- As an international pathway player, Odukoya holds a practice-squad exemption and would need to be signed to the active roster to play on gameday.