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Patriots Sign Veteran Deneric Prince After Larison Goes on Injured Reserve

It fills the void in New England’s backfield following a lower-leg injury to UC Davis rookie Lan Larison in the preseason opener.

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Overview

  • The Patriots placed undrafted rookie Lan Larison on injured reserve on August 10 after he exited the preseason opener with a lower-leg injury.
  • New England signed 25-year-old Deneric Prince hours later to replace Larison and bolster its running back depth.
  • Prince brings Super Bowl LVIII experience with the Kansas City Chiefs and has also spent time on NFL practice squads and in the UFL.
  • Terrell Jennings and special-teams veteran JaMycal Hasty join Prince in competing for the remaining spots on the Patriots’ backfield roster.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel has continued to adjust personnel based on preseason performance and unexpected injuries to maintain depth.