PATRIOTS NEWS Patriots sign D'Ernest Johnson to 53-man roster

[ctpatsfan77]

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Announces Roster Move To Solve Major Issue

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the club intends to add running back D'Ernest Johnson to the active roster Friday.

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He was out of standard elevations.

 

[PatsFan2]

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Announces Roster Move To Solve Major Issue

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the club intends to add running back D'Ernest Johnson to the active roster Friday.

nesn.com

He was out of standard elevations.

So who goes or do we have an extra space??

 

[ctpatsfan77]

So who goes or do we have a extra space??

No extra space, so a move is coming. Likely Jennings to IR.

 

[PatsFan2]

No extra space, so a move is coming. Likely Jennings to IR.

Would he be able to come back??

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Would he be able to come back??

To clarify: I'm not saying that will happen, just that it seems to me the most likely scenario (e.g., even if they wanted to, they can't release Munford yet).

In any case, he could come back after four games, and teams making the playoffs can activate two players off IR (plus any remaining DTRs they have from the regular season).

 

[Triumph]

Thus far, 4 attempts for 7 yards.

EJ burned off a nice 10 yards rush vs the Jets, but it got called back for holding on Westover. I notice that he has only 2 fumbles over 219 carries.

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[Zuma]

To clarify: I'm not saying that will happen, just that it seems to me the most likely scenario (e.g., even if they wanted to, they can't release Munford yet).

Do you expect Munford to be released at some point this season?

 

[DaBruinz]

Patriots' Mike Vrabel Announces Roster Move To Solve Major Issue

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the club intends to add running back D'Ernest Johnson to the active roster Friday.

nesn.com

He was out of standard elevations.

It's not official, YET. You'll note that the article states that they INTEND to sign him. Not that they HAVE.

While @PATSYLICIOUS @PatsWickedPissah suggested it would be Chism getting the short straw, you are correct in that they could IR Jennings. He's have to miss 4 games, but if the Concussion is serious enough, which is may be, then that's certainly one possibility.

With the injury to Milt Williams and Landry supposedly ailing, it's unlikely the Pats will shed someone such as Gregory or Caleb Murphy. But they are possibilities since the Pats do have guys on the PS whom they could elevate in their place, such as Pharms, Fabian Lovett or Leonard Taylor.

 

[DaBruinz]

Do you expect Munford to be released at some point this season?

Munford may be released when the Pats activate Campbell from the IR. But only time will tell..

 

[TheRainMaker]

RB will be a need this off-season when they cut Rham loose. Look for them to steal Breece Hall away from the Jets.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

It's not official, YET. You'll note that the article states that they INTEND to sign him. Not that they HAVE.

While @PATSYLICIOUS suggested it would be Chism getting the short straw, you are correct in that they could IR Jennings. He's have to miss 4 games, but if the Concussion is serious enough, which is may be, then that's certainly one possibility.

With the injury to Milt Williams and Landry supposedly ailing, it's unlikely the Pats will shed someone such as Gregory or Caleb Murphy. But they are possibilities since the Pats do have guys on the PS whom they could elevate in their place, such as Pharms, Fabian Lovett or Leonard Taylor.

I don’t remember suggesting that Db, you might have meant to tag another P guy I don’t think there’s any chance chism gets waived tbh, they’ve held onto him this long for a reason

 

[DaBruinz]

I don’t remember suggesting that Db, you might have meant to tag another P guy I don’t think there’s any chance chism gets waived tbh, they’ve held onto him this long for a reason

oh.. Sorry.. thought it was you. . I'll correct. It was @PatsWickedPissah

 

[p8ryts]

Would he be able to come back??

I liked Jennings but no see his absence as an issue.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Do you expect Munford to be released at some point this season?

Not particularly; I'm just noting that they don't have tons of plausible options.

 

[mgteich]

Not particularly; I'm just noting that they don't have tons of plausible options.

SOME OPTIONS
Jennings to IR
cut Jennings
Cut Murphy

 

[ctpatsfan77]

SOME OPTIONS
Jennings to IR
cut Jennings
Cut Murphy

Given Jennings is an ERFA, there is no reason to cut him if they can just IR him instead.

 

[BobDigital]

RB will be a need this off-season when they cut Rham loose. Look for them to steal Breece Hall away from the Jets.

Rham isn't getting cut this off season. His cap his is 7.6M for 2026. His dead cap is 8M if cut. So it would cost more to cut him than keep him. He is not a locker room distraction. And While i don't love the player and believe we over paid him, assuming he doesn't fumble the ball, he is pretty good and worth an NFL roster spot for any team. Any trade would be bad too as we will get stuck eating a lot of the cap.

We could maybe trade him for a 7th just to get him off the books if a team is willing to eat his contract as is. If that is even allowed? But i don't think any team be willing to do that. He simply is not worth the contract. So the more we eat the higher the pick, which probably maxes out as a 5th if we eat all of it. Just a guess?

But i think no trade happens, we suck it up one more year and in 2027 when he is due 9.6M we cut him and take the 3.2M hit.

 

[Family]

They need to at least sign a veteran during the off season to compliment what they have.

Gibson was a good third wheel this year.

Perhaps they go for broke and sign a B Hall while Stephenson becomes less involved.

Jennings to IR makes the most sense now.

 

[Triumph]

Rham isn't getting cut this off season. His cap his is 7.6M for 2026. His dead cap is 8M if cut. So it would cost more to cut him than keep him. He is not a locker room distraction. And While i don't love the player and believe we over paid him, assuming he doesn't fumble the ball, he is pretty good and worth an NFL roster spot for any team. Any trade would be bad too as we will get stuck eating a lot of the cap.

We could maybe trade him for a 7th just to get him off the books if a team is willing to eat his contract as is. If that is even allowed? But i don't think any team be willing to do that. He simply is not worth the contract. So the more we eat the higher the pick, which probably maxes out as a 5th if we eat all of it. Just a guess?

But i think no trade happens, we suck it up one more year and in 2027 when he is due 9.6M we cut him and take the 3.2M hit.

Rahms carries are way down @ 101 and so is his YPC - 3.2.

It doesn't appear that he will reach 200 attempts this season. Oddly enough, Rahms last fumble was vs Buffalo. This game is a huge test for him. Vrabes and Mcdaniels value ball security. Hendo has 1 fumble and Ernie Johnson 2 fumbles over 7 seasons and 200 carries

 

[Triumph]

They need to at least sign a veteran during the off season to compliment what they have.

Gibson was a good third wheel this year.

Perhaps they go for broke and sign a B Hall while Stephenson becomes less involved.

Jennings to IR makes the most sense now.

Hall has a fumbling problem too.

2024 - 6 fumbles. Rahm won and had 7.
2025 - 3 fumbles each for Hall and Rahm.

I'm hoping for a Power RB via the draft to compliment Henderson's speed.