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Did multiple practice absences reveal Patriots’ next round of cuts?

Patriots might have indirectly revealed recent round of roster cuts.

The New England Patriots returned to the practice field on Sunday with several notable absences.

With the 53-man deadline slated for Tuesday, the team has been hard at work whittling down their roster. Cornerback Quandre Mosely, defensive lineman Carl Davis and linebacker Carson Wells have all reportedly been cut by the team.

Here’s the full list of players that were missing at practice, per NESN’s Zack Cox:

TE Johnny Lumpkin

S Brad Hawkins

TE Scotty Washington

OL Micah Vanterpool

CB Rodney Randle

DL Justus Tavai

RB C.J. Marable

LB Diego Fagot

All of the above players were considered potential roster cuts in training camp. So none of the names on this list would come as any surprise if they don’t make the team.

The Patriots have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to get their roster down to 53 players. That means coach Bill Belichick still has more work to do before turning the page to the regular season.

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Winners and losers from Patriots’ loss to Texans in preseason opener

Who were the winners and losers in the Patriots’ preseason opener?

A sluggish offensive performance ended in the New England Patriots getting pounded at home in a 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans in Thursday’s preseason opener.

It wasn’t the best of showings from the Patriots, but it was also the first of three preseason games. There’s no need in hitting the panic button just yet.

There were some serious positives to take away from the team’s effort. One rookie defensive player had Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud running for his life, while a rookie offensive player scored the one and only touchdown in the game for the Patriots.

Let’s take a look at the winners and losers from Thursday night’s game.

Patriots boost linebacker corps by signing former Ravens defender

The Patriots filled their 90-man roster on Monday by signing a former Ravens defender

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The New England Patriots added to their linebacker corps on Monday by announcing the signing of former Navy standout Diego Fagot.

It has been a busy day with the Patriots looking to fill the last remaining spots on their 90-man roster. They also reportedly agreed to terms on a deal with former San Francisco 49ers receiver Jalen Hurd.

Fagot was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent last year, but he was ultimately released by the team before the start of the regular season.

So he has never officially taken an NFL snap.

But Patriots coach Bill Belichick clearly has a fondness for Navy athletes given his connections with the program as the son of former Navy assistant coach and scout, Steve Belichick.

Fagot closed out his collegiate career with 282 tackles, 9.5 sacks, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 35.5 tackles for a loss. Now, he’ll have a second opportunity to try and get that success to translate at the next level.

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Patriots reportedly worked out three players on Monday

The Patriots reportedly had three players in for a workout on Monday

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The start of training camp is only a couple of days away, and the New England Patriots are still trying to fill spots on their roster.

They reportedly had three players in the building for a workout on Monday, including defensive tackle Bruce Hector, linebacker Diego Fagot and wide receiver Jalen Hurd.

Hector, who was drafted this year by the XFL’s Arlington Renegades, hasn’t played a meaningful NFL snap since he was with the Detroit Lions in 2021. Fagot hasn’t played a snap in the league, period, after being signed and waived last year by the Baltimore Ravens.

Meanwhile, Hurd, a former third-round draft pick for the San Francisco 49ers, has yet to get on the field due to injuries.

The Patriots are slated to start training camp on Wednesday.

They could use help at defensive tackle if veteran Lawrence Guy Sr. continues to hold out, and the receiver position is pretty much a revolving door at this point. An addition to the running back position also isn’t out of the question.

If anything, this is proof that roster building never really ends, even with the regular season right around the corner.

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Know your foe, Navy: Which Midshipmen could give Notre Dame problems

Navy brings a very solid defense to South Bend

When any team faces a 2-6 team, you don’t usually expect a lot from the opponent. Although that is true with Navy, as they are set to travel to South Bend, the Irish will have their hands full with the multi-headed rushing attack. The Midshipmen have a few defenders who are solid as well, so they won’t roll over against the Irish. Here are five Navy players who could give Notre Dame problems on Saturday.