8 players Patriots could target on the waiver wire

"The Patriots trimmed their roster down to 53 players on Tuesday evening. But that doesn't mean that Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf, and the rest of New England's top brass are done when it comes to augmenting their roster and scouring for reinforcements. With all 32 NFL clubs forced to cut their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday, there are multiple intriguing options now out on the waiver wire for other teams to scoop up as they look to add depth."

"But, considering how much offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels values having a hard-nosed fullback available, could New England opt to bring back an old friend in Johnson? Johnson, who played in New England from 2019-21, was released by Houston on Tuesday. He's not flashy, but Johnson is the type of punishing presence who can block and clear up running lanes for the likes of Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson."

New England trimmed its roster to 53 players while remaining open to adding reinforcements from the waiver wire. The Patriots sit fourth on the waiver order behind the Titans, Browns, and Giants and seek depth at offensive line, linebacker, and tight end. Targets under consideration include fullback Jakob Johnson, who played in New England 2019-21 and offers physical blocking ability, and tight end Josh Whyle, a 6-foot-7 pass-catching option familiar to head coach Mike Vrabel. The team also faces tackle uncertainty with rookie Will Campbell and a 34-year-old veteran competing for starting roles.

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