Signings Likely a Preface to Terrell Jennings’ Joining Active Roster Both Baker’s and Ward’s respective additions to the Pats’ practice squad may potentially be a precursor to them signing current scout teamer Terrell Jennings to the 53-man active roster.

The New England Patriots signed running back D’Ernest Johnson to the practice squad as a series of moves became official on Wednesday.

Dugger joins a Steelers secondary that also has former Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers.

The New England Patriots made some roster moves on Tuesday when they signed running backs Rushawn Baker and Jonathan Ward to their practice squad.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy addressing their practice squad, releasing two players who signed earlier in October.

The Patriots have been focused on adding running back depth ever since Antonio Gibson went down with a season-ending ACL injury.

The Patriots had signed Dugger to a 4-year, $58 million extension during the 2024 offseason, one year before new coach Mike Vrabel arrived with his new defensive scheme.

The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Keion White from the New England Patriots, league sources told The Athletic Tuesday, providing reinforcements to a pass rush decimated by injuries.

In the Patriots’ deal with the San Francisco 49ers involving White, the team could retain its 2026 seventh-round pick.