Patriots open second roster spot as Schooler return nears

Ramirez could rejoin practice squad if he clears waivers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

This creates a second open spot on the 53-man roster in the week that special teams ace Brenden Schooler is eligible to Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: The release of Jose Ramirez leaves the New England Patriots with two openings on the 53-man roster. Brenden Schooler is eligible to begin playing this week, while offensive tackle Marcus Bryant is eligible to begin practicing.

Why it matters: The openings give New England flexibility to restore its special-teams core without a corresponding cut. Bryant adds tackle depth as the line manages attrition during the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Schooler made 19 tackles in 16 games in 2025 in his fifth NFL season out of Texas. 23.

What to watch: New England watches the waiver wire on Ramirez for a potential practice-squad return. The club can open Bryant's practice window and decide whether to activate Schooler to the 53-man roster.

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@MikeReiss 2026-10-06T20:11:14.587844+00:00

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