FIVE Patriots SURPRISE Cut Candidates From ESPN’s 53-Man Roster Projection

Patriots Today host Brett Alper breaks down ESPN’s projected 53-man roster for the Patriots:
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– ESPN projected all of the Patriots roster spots heading into the 2026 NFL Season. ESPN has the Pats keeping seven wide receivers, but Brett Alper thinks it’ll be six if Kayshon Boutte is traded.
– Alper disagrees with a few of ESPN’s cut candidates for the Patriots, especially running back Lan Larison, who he believes will make the roster over Jam Miller and Terrell Jennings .
– The Patriots’ defensive line depth is strong, making Jeremiah Pharms III a prime practice squad candidate. ESPN has the Patriots cutting Pharms, while only keeping 6 on the 53-man roster
– The Patriots’ TE3 spot is still up for grabs, with Tanner Arkin as a dark horse candidate.
– Alper prefers Charles Woods over Kindle Vildor and Marcellas Dial at cornerback, who ESPN has not making the roster

ESPN’s Mike Reiss recently released his projected 53-man roster for the New England Patriots, providing an early look at how the team might shape up under head coach Mike Vrabel. The projection includes Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito, and Behren Morton at quarterback, and a running back room featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Terrell Jennings, and fullback Reggie Gilliam. The offensive line sees Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu, Ben Brown, James Hudson III, and Dametrious Crownover making the cut. On the defensive side, the Patriots’ defensive line is projected with Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer, Leonard Taylor III, and Eric Gregory, while the edge rushers include Harold Landry III, Dre’Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, Elijah Ponder, and Bradyn Swinson. The linebacker corps features Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, K.J. Britt, and Chad Muma, with the secondary comprising Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones, Charles Woods, Karon Prunty, Julian Hill, Otis Reese, Dell Pettus, and Craig Woodson. Special teams are projected with Bryce Baringer, Andy Borregales, and Brenden Schooler.

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Mark Daniels on Patriots RB
“Lan Larison is getting a lot of reps today with Drake Maye’s unit. He looks like the early leader for the No. 3 RB spot.”

ESPN’s projected 53-man roster for the New England Patriots includes several surprising cut candidates that Patriots Today host Brett Alper strongly disagrees with. Running backs Lan Larison and Jam Miller are listed as cuts, but Alper believes Larison will make the roster, especially once pads come on in training camp. Tight end Jack Westover is also projected to be cut, with Alper expecting him and CJ Dippre to land on the practice squad. Defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms III is another surprising cut, despite his 2025 stats of 50 snaps, 2 tackles, 1 pressure, and 1 hit, and a 59.7 PFF grade; Alper sees him as a prime practice squad candidate due to the Patriots’ depth.

ESPN’s projected 53-man roster for the New England Patriots includes seven wide receivers, but there’s a catch:
– ESPN’s projected WRs: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III.
– Patriots Today host Brett Alper believes the Patriots will only keep six wide receivers if Kayshon Boutte is traded.
– This would open up a roster spot for another position or a surprise player.

Patriots Schedule – 2026 NFL Schedule
Week 1: at Seahawks (WED)
Week 2: vs. Steelers
Week 3: at Jaguars
Week 4: at Bills
Week 5: vs. Raiders
Week 6: vs. Jets
Week 7: at Bears (TNF)
Week 8: at Dolphins
Week 9: vs. Packers
Week 10: at Lions
Week 11: Bye
Week 12: at Chargers (SNF)
Week 13: vs. Bills
Week 14: vs. Vikings (TNF)
Week 15: at Chiefs (MNF)
Week 16: at Jets
Week 17: vs. Broncos
Week 18: vs. Dolphins

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