A 91-man roster spot changed hands at Gillette Stadium on the eve of training camp.
The New England Patriots waived wide receiver Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire.
As a result, the Georgetown product is on track to revert to injured reserve after going through the league’s claiming period. The move effectively ends his rookie season in July, provided an injury settlement is not reached at a later date.
Kibble, 22, agreed to terms in Foxborough as
part of the club’s 2026 undrafted class in May. The 6-foot-1, 199-pound wideout appeared in 39 games while at Georgetown. His Hoyas career spanned 149 receptions for 2,642 yards and 16 touchdowns. First-team All-Patriot League honors arrived in 2025 after reeling in 63 receptions for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns as team captain.
New England’s active wideout depth chart now stands at 11. With first practice of training camp set to kick off at 10:15 a.m. ET on Saturday, the position includes A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III, Jeremiah Webb, as well as rookie free agents Kyle Dixon, Nick DeGennaro and Cameron Dorner.
A corresponding move loomed for the Patriots after the previously reported signing of tight end Jeremiah Franklin became official.
