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Patriots announce release of undrafted rookie linebacker

The Patriots release undrafted rookie defender

The New England Patriots announced they have released undrafted rookie linebacker Jontrey Hunter on Monday.

Hunter went on the active/non-football injury list when the Patriots’ rookies reported to training camp last Friday.

It’s a tough break for the former Georgia State standout, but it isn’t the end of the road. He can use this time to get healthy and begin seeking out another NFL opportunity.

His ability to produce on the field was on full display in his final season with the Panthers, when he had 96 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four pass deflections and three forced fumbles.

The Patriots are already deep at linebacker, and Hunter’s best hope of sticking with the team would have likely been on the practice squad. Perhaps that opportunity will still be within reach once he’s healthy.

Patriots reportedly made moves with two rookie players on Friday

The Patriots made roster moves with two rookies on Friday

The New England Patriots made a couple of roster moves on Friday with two undrafted rookies.

According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the team has reportedly placed running back Terrell Jennings on the active/physically unable to perform list and linebacker Jontrey Hunter on the active/non-football injury list ahead of training camp.

Both of these designations mean the two players are currently unavailable for practice.

It isn’t exactly the way either one of them hoped to start their preseason work, particularly with both considered long-shots to make the roster. Both players can begin practicing at any time when they’re cleared to play.

Undrafted rookie RB Terrell Jennings (Florida A&M) was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, while undrafted rookie LB Jontrey Hunter (Georgia State) was placed on the active/non-football injury list.

This means they are not yet cleared to practice.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 19, 2024

The Patriots’ rookies reported for training camp on Friday.

Veterans are scheduled to report next Tuesday with camp officially beginning on Wednesday. Hunter and Jennings will have their work cut out for them to make the roster, or at the very least, leave a good enough impression to be signed back to the practice squad.

List of linebackers and edges at 2024 Senior Bowl

With the NFL as pass-happy as it is, pass-rushers are extremely valuable. Having a good week in Mobile can also help such players. Just ask the Jets. They have selected an edge that was at the Senior Bowl in the first round in each of the last two drafts — Jermaine Johnson, 2022; Will McDonald, 2023.

Could the Jets add another this year? Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will get a close eye on some of these players as the American team head coach. Not just Ulbrich, but linebackers coach Nathaniel Willingham as well, as he will be on the coaching staff. Joining Willingham is Imarjaye Albury of the Vikings, Rob Leonard of the Raiders and Cato June of the Colts. [anyclip-media thumbnail=”undefined” playlistId=”undefined” content=”dW5kZWZpbmVk”][/anyclip-media]Here’s who’s in Mobile this week at the edge and linebacker positions.