The New England Patriots have made a series of roster adjustments, most notably placing rookie wide receiver JaQuae Jackson on injured reserve (IR). Jackson, who showed promise during training camp, had to be carted off the field after suffering an injury during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite initial optimism following X-rays, the decision was made to place him on IR, effectively ending his season.
In response to Jackson's injury, the Patriots claimed wide receiver Matt Landers off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Landers, who played college football at Georgia and Arkansas, has bounced around several NFL practice squads, including stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers. Although he has yet to appear in an NFL game, the Patriots are looking to bolster their wide receiver depth with his addition.
These moves come as the Patriots continue to fine-tune their roster ahead of the regular season, with the goal of addressing any gaps left by injuries and ensuring they have the best possible lineup going into the season opener.