Patriots sign Jalen Reagor to 53-man roster off practice squad
The New England Patriots have certainly liked what they've seen from Jalen Reagor this season. So much so that the receiver was signed the the 53-man roster off the practice squad on Thursday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. Reagor was elevated for the third time this season on Sunday. And according to the rules, this […]
The New England Patriots have certainly liked what they've seen from Jalen Reagor this season.
So much so that the receiver was signed the the 53-man roster off the practice squad on Thursday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
Reagor was elevated for the third time this season on Sunday. And according to the rules, this is the last time he was able to be elevated unless New England looks to sign him to the 53-man roster or release him and re-sign him to the practice squad after he clears waivers.
But with his increased role on Sunday combined with an open spot on the 53-man roster after the Patriots opted to released Malik Cunningham, Reagor was certainly a top candidate to fill that spot.
And it's clear they didn't want to risk exposing the former first-round pick to waivers.
Head coach Bill Belichick praised the young receiver on Wednesday when speaking with media, explaining how his practice performance has led to some of these opportunities.
"Been a really good scout-team player for us. We've played against a lot of top receivers and he's gotten a lot of good opportunities – with some of the routes those guys run – to be featured a little bit," Belichick said. "He's earned some playing time, which has come from his practice performance."
"So he's picking up the offense and we'll see how it goes," Belichick added. "But he's a good talent, good guy to work with, glad we have him."
Reagor, who was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, signed with the Patriots following cutdown day after a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2022 season and the 2023 preseason.
And when speaking with A to Z Sports on Wednesday afternoon, the receiver said he had no idea what's next for him.
But he didn't have to wait long to figure it out.
Patriots’ Bill Belichick offers high praise for Jalen Reagor
He’s made a strong impression.
