What happened: New England finalized its trade for a running back from Arizona ahead of NFL cutdown day, sending a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Cardinals, per the Boston Herald.
Why it matters: The move adds backfield depth for the Patriots as they trim to a 53-man roster before Week 1 on Sept. 9. Wire Report previously reported the same deal, structured as New England sending a 2028 seventh-rounder to Arizona.
By the numbers: The acquired running back has totaled 73 yards from scrimmage across four NFL games.
What to watch: New England finalizes its 53-man roster before the league-wide cutdown deadline.