The Patriots completed preseason and must reduce the roster to 53 players by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Several players improved their standing through camp practices, joint sessions, and three preseason games. TreVeyon Henderson showcased elite speed and explosiveness, including a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against Washington and an eight-yard score versus Minnesota, projecting as a versatile playmaker. Undrafted rookie Efton Chism III recorded 12 catches on 14 targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns over two preseason games, demonstrating shifty slot skills and potential as a short-yardage safety blanket for Drake Maye. The team is evaluating depth across offense and defense.
Henderson is already looking like the most dynamic playmaker on New England's roster. The 2025 second-round pick was expected to bring some value in a supporting role this season given his pass-catching talents and skills as a bruising blocker. But Henderson's speed and explosiveness has been put on display during camp practices, joint sessions, and preseason action - be it his 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against Washington or his eight-yard score against Minnesota the following week.
Another rookie who has turned heads this preseason, the undrafted standout out of Eastern Washington has quieted plenty of doubters after a slow start to camp. The shifty slot receiver was arguably New England's most dynamic pass-catcher in preseason action - reeling in 12 catches off 14 targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns over two games. He could develop into a reliable safety blanket for Drake Maye in short-yardage situations - especially alongside another slot wideout in DeMario Douglas.
The Patriots' preseason slate has finally come to an end. Mike Vrabel and his staff now have the unenviable task of cutting down New England's roster to 53 players before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. But after three preseason games and several training-camp practices, there have been a few players on the Patriots' roster who have raised their stock - and find themselves on the roster bubble.
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