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Patriots Sign RB JaMycal Hasty; Place RB Terrell Jennings on Injured Reserve

The New England Patriots have adjusted their running back roster ahead of their initial preseason game.

By · Published August 14, 2026 at 00:26 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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Simultaneously, the organization moved running back Terrell Jennings to the injured reserve list. NESN reports that the addition of Hasty provides the Patriots with veteran depth in the backfield before the team’s first preseason matchup. Pats Pulpit details the procedural implications of the move to injured reserve for Jennings.

Meanwhile, NBC Sports notes that individual team personnel strategies remain consistent regarding performance-based playing time, with coaches indicating they will not bench running backs who are playing well. Following these transactions, the focus shifts to how these roster changes will affect the Patriots' performance in upcoming preseason games. Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the stay on injured reserve for Jennings or the specific utilization plan for Hasty.

Analysts are currently observing how these adjustments to the backfield depth chart will influence team strategy during the evaluation period for the 2026 season.

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Questions people are asking

What roster moves did the New England Patriots make?

The team signed running back JaMycal Hasty and placed running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve.

Why was JaMycal Hasty added to the team?

According to NESN, the team added the veteran running back to provide depth ahead of their first preseason game.

Is there information on the length of Jennings' injury?

Coverage does not specify the nature or duration of the injury requiring the move to injured reserve.

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