The New England Patriots are still adjusting to life without Tom Brady, and the quarterback position is once again in the spotlight in 2021. The incumbent Cam Newton is expected to be the starter, but rookie Mac Jones has garnered a lot of praise from the coaching staff. There could be a transition later in the year if the Patriots are struggling.
The offense will be fluid in general, with Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith at tight end. Damien Harris is expected to be the lead running back, but you never know with New England. The wide receivers are also in a flux, although Nelson Agholor and Jakobi Meyers are expected to be the top options ahead of Kendrick Bourne.
*Player who was waived with an injury designation and has reverted back to the team’s injured reserve list
Patriots 53-man roster following roster cuts
New England Patriots, 53-man roster
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Position | Name |
| WR | Nelson Agholor |
| DE | Henry Anderson |
| C | David Andrews |
| TE | Devin Asiasi |
| P | Jake Bailey |
| DT | Christian Barmore |
| LB | Ja'Whaun Bentley |
| DB | Justin Bethel |
| RB | Brandon Bolden |
| WR | Kendrick Bourne |
| OL | Trent Brown |
| OL | Yodny Cajuste |
| LS | Joe Cardona |
| DL | Carl Davis |
| DB | Cody Davis |
| DB | Kyle Dugger |
| DT | Davon Godchaux |
| DL | Lawrence Guy |
| LB | Terez Hall |
| RB | Damien Harris |
| WR | N'Keal Harry |
| TE | Hunter Henry |
| OL | Justin Herron |
| LB | Dont'a Hightower |
| DB | J.C. Jackson |
| FB | Jakob Johnson |
| DB | Jonathan Jones |
| QB | Mac Jones |
| LB | Matt Judon |
| OL | Ted Karras |
| LB | Brandon King |
| LB | Harvey Langi |
| OL | Shaq Mason |
| DB | Devin McCourty |
| WR | Jakobi Meyers |
| CB | Jalen Mills |
| K | Quinn Nordin |
| WR | Gunner Olszewski |
| OL | Mike Onwenu |
| LB | Ronnie Perkins |
| DB | Adrian Phillips |
| WR | Matthew Slater |
| TE | Jonnu Smith |
| RB | Rhamondre Stevenson |
| RB | J.J. Taylor |
| LB | Josh Uche |
| LB | Kyle Van Noy |
| DB | Dee Virgin |
| CB | Shaun Wade |
| RB | James White |
| WR | Kristian Wilkerson |
| CB | Joejuan Williams |
| DL | Chase Winovich |
| DL | Deatrich Wise Jr. |
| OL | Isaiah Wynn |
| Reserve | Injured |
| LB | Anfernee Jennings |
| TE | Dalton Keene |
| C | Marcus Martin |
| LB | Raekwon McMillan |
| Reserve | Non-football injury |
| SAF | Joshuah Bledsoe |
| LB | Cameron McGrone |
| Reserve | PUP |
| DL | Byron Cowart |
| CB | Stephon Gilmore |
| QB | Jarrett Stidham |
| Reserve | Retired |
| S | Patrick Chung |
| WR | Julian Edelman |
Patriots roster cuts
- QB Cam Newton
- QB Brian Hoyer
- TE Troy Fumagalli*
- TE Matt LaCosse
- TE Kahale Warring
- WR Marvin Hall
- WR Tre Nixon
- WR Devin Ross
- WR Kristian Wilkerson
- WR Isaiah Zuber
- OL Korey Cunningham
- OL James Ferentz
- OL Jerald Hawkins
- OL R.J. Prince
- OL Alex Redmond
- OL Will Sherman
- DL Montravius Adams
- DL Tashawn Bower
- DL Akeem Spence
- DL Nick Thurman
- DT Bill Murray
- LB Cassh Maluia
- CB Michael Jackson Sr.
- DB Myles Bryant
- DB Adrian Colbert
- DB Malik Grant
- DB D’Angelo Ross
- DB Dee Virgin
- LS Brian Khoury
- K Nick Folk