Patriots waive WR Jimmy Kibble with injury designation, ending rookie season

Totaled 149 catches, 2,642 yards at Georgetown

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

What happened: The Patriots waived wide receiver Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation Friday, a corresponding move to open a roster spot after agreeing to terms with tight end Jeremiah Franklin on Thursday. Kibble, 22, had signed with New England as an unrestricted free agent in May.

Why it matters: The move ends the rookie's season before training camp fully opens, per an injury designation on the NFL's personnel notice. Franklin's addition fills the tight end spot left open by Julian Hill's season-ending knee injury, while Kibble's exit leaves the Patriots with 11 wide receivers on the roster.

By the numbers: Kibble caught 149 passes for 2,642 yards and 16 touchdowns over 39 games at Georgetown, capped by first-team All-Patriot League honors last season on 63 receptions for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns.

What to watch: Patriots carry 11 wide receivers into training camp with roster cuts still to come.

Sources

ProFootballTalk 2026-07-24T21:53:05.840056+00:00

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