Patriots add running back, ex-starting safety to active roster

The Patriots boosted their running back and safety depth Saturday by elevating running back Terrell Jennings and safety Richie Grant from the practice squad to the proceeding roster for Sunday s battle against the Browns Jennings has now been elevated three straight weeks If the Patriots plan to use him again they ll need to sign him to the -man roster since practice squad players have a max three elevations Related Articles Patriots-Browns preview How Drake Maye Mike Vrabel can extend their winning streak How a Patriots coach s battle with cancer is inspiring their defense things we re watching in Patriots Week matchup with Browns Patriots-Browns injury document Kyle Dugger only Patriot listed key Browns questionable Patriots Drake Maye might be forced to make plays with his legs in Week This is Grant s first elevation since being signed to the practice squad Oct A second-round pick Grant was a starter for two seasons with the Falcons He s also spent time with the ers Jennings will back up Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson He s also been used on kick returns Grant s elevation is an indication that Kyle Dugger questionable knee won t be proceeding Sunday The Patriots should also have Jaylinn Hawkins rookie Craig Woodson Dell Pettus and Brenden Schooler available at safety