What happened: New England made the move Friday with no corresponding 53-man addition, leaving an open roster spot entering Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Jacksonville. Hutchins missed three straight practices with a knee injury after exiting last weekend's 20-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Why it matters: Hutchins becomes the 10th Patriot on injured reserve amid early edge attrition that also sidelined Dre'Mont Jones for Week 3. Elijah Ponder and Gabe Jacas remain atop the depth chart after combining for two sacks and a touchdown return in September.
By the numbers: Hutchins, No. 247 overall: 3 tackles on 16 defensive snaps and 12 special-teams snaps in two games. Minimum absence under injured reserve rules: four games.
What to watch: Eli Raridon and Craig Woodson travel as questionable for the Jacksonville trip.