Patriots Continue Roster Cycle, Promote Rookie From Practice Squad

The New England Patriots made a series of roster moves Thursday.

New England announced that defensive back Kobee Minor was signed to the active roster from the practice squad, while defensive back Miles Battle and offensive lineman Brenden Jaimes were signed to the practice squad after previously being released from the active roster on Dec. 29.

Minor, 23, was the final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, and spent the majority of the season on the practice squad while being utilized as a gameday roster elevation three times — finishing with one total tackle across games against the Miami Dolphins (Week 2), Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 3) and New York Jets (Week 17).

Battle, 25, and Jaimes, 26, can now be elevated from the practice squad after previously running out of elevations.

The Patriots will eventually need to open up two more spots on the active roster, as offensive lineman Will Campbell, defensive lineman Milton Williams and cornerback Alex Austin are eligible to be activated from injured reserve.