The New England Patriots will host the Cleveland Browns with added depth in both backfields.
The organization elevated running back Terrell Jennings and safety Richie Grant from the practice squad on the eve of Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium.
Jennings, 24, now stands at the NFL limit after serving as a call-up for three consecutive weeks. Any further appearances would require a 53-man roster transaction. With veteran Antonio Gibson on injured reserve, the sophomore out of Florida A&M has stepped
into a running back depth chart featuring starter Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie Terrell Jennings. This fall, he has rushed for 18 yards across a handful of carries while logging 15 snaps on special teams as part of punt returns, kickoff returns and kickoff coverage.
Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2024 after attending rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, Jennings spent last campaign between the practice squad and active roster. The 6-foot, 217-pound back appeared in three games over that span, turning 13 carries into 33 yards. He was retained after clearing waivers at the league’s deadline in August.
Grant, 27, joined the practice squad in Foxborough midway through October following injuries at safety. A veteran of 67 NFL games, the Central Florida product entered the league in the second round of the 2021 draft at pick No. 40 overall. He spent four years with the Atlanta Falcons before making an offseason stop with the San Francisco 49ers.
A 33-game starter, Grant’s career includes 275 tackles along with three sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The 6-foot, 200-pound defensive back twice eclipsed the century mark in tackles while in the NFC South. His run has spanned 2,479 snaps on defense and 1,071 snaps on special teams.
New England’s final injury report of the week saw safety Kyle Dugger listed as questionable due to a knee issue. Yet after dealing with hamstring and ankle issues at the position, starters Jaylinn Hawkins and Craig Woodson move forward without game designations.
Sunday’s kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET.
