We have the New England Patriots' initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season, and now it's time to start adding some more depth to the team. After this weekend's cuts, teams across the league can begin signing players to their practice squads.For players who don't get claimed on waivers, it's another shot for young players trying to stick around. Several players who were cut by New England this weekend, like running back Lan Larison and center Jacob Rizy, come into the day as prime candidates to re-sign.The Patriots are allowed to sign 16 players to their practice squad. If they decide to sign an international player (like offensive tackle Lorenz Metz, who was released this weekend), they are able to have 17 players. Each player is granted three game day elevations to the active roster before being subject to waivers during the regular season."Some of these players that we move on from, we'll bring back on the practice squad," Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said following the team's preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns last week. "These guys, they gave us everything they had."With that being said, here's the 2026 Patriots On SI practice squad tracker. We'll have all the latest updates, signings, rumors and news pertaining to the Patriots' practice squad heading into Week 1 of the NFL season. The Patriots could also be active on the waiver wire, something they did last year.Jul 28, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches players warm up for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectReported Practice Squad Moves:Check back soon for all the latest updates!Make sure you bookmark New England Patriots on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns, and so much more!Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Patriots Practice Squad Signing, Waiver Claim Tracker: Roster Coming Into Full Form
After this weekend's cuts, the New England Patriots have begun to add players to their practice squad.








