![]() But by keeping extra tight ends on the practice squad, the Patriots show they are still keeping their options open. The wide/outside zone scheme they have flirted with during the preseason is better suited for one or two tight ends. The Patriots, in the midst of an offensive scheme change, opted to carry fewer tight ends on the official roster than usual. The two tight ends, while not especially flush with high-end talent potential, signal that the Patriots are not entirely giving up on some of their old ways offensively. With the Cincinnati Bengals claiming former 2020 3rd-round pick, tight end Devin Asiasi, the Patriots signed both Matt Sokol and Jalen Wydermyer. Two Tight Ends On The Patriots Practice Squad With questions as to whether Jakobi Meyers will be resigned, Nixon’s similar build and skill-set make him a viable candidate to fill the slot/Y-receiver role if New England moves on from Meyers. That said, his time to develop on the practice squad could prime him for a larger role in 2023. Nixon showed flashes of real potential in the preseason and training camp, earning himself a reputation of a “darkhorse 53-man roster player.” But with Tyquan Thornton showing out, he could not make the cut on the main roster. Tre NixonĪs for Tre Nixon, 2022 will be his second year on the Patriots practice squad. Perhaps some of that knowledge and experience can rub off on McGrone. NEW ENGLAND MOVES PROThe longer McGrone remains a Patriot, the longer he has time to develop under de facto defensive coordinator Jerod Mayo, a long-time Pro Bowl New England linebacker. NEW ENGLAND MOVES FULLA year on the practice squad could go a long way in getting him up to speed and at full strength to shore up a young linebacking corps. The explosive second-year player suffered an ACL injury in 2020 and found himself on injured reserve for all of 2021. Cameron McGroneĬameron McGrone had high expectations going into this season but was overshadowed by veterans Raekwon McMillan and Mack Wilson Sr. Possibly paired with Alabama alumni Christian Barmore, Mack Wilson Sr., and Anfernee Jennings, Ray could contribute defensively in a big way like his fellow Crimson Tide teammates. ![]() The UDFA could be both a steal for New England and give the Patriots a much-need boost along the defensive line in both run-stuffing and pass-rushing. ![]() But Ray posted a nice preseason and training camp and showed what kind of talent he could provide the Patriots when healthy. Ray, the former five-star recruit out of high school, could not find the field due to injury during his time at the University of Alabama. Several players on the Patriots practice squad could benefit from a season in Foxboro, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray, linebacker Cameron McGrone, and receiver Tre Nixon. ![]()
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