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.