Patriots sign yet another wide receiver, cut another
The New England Patriots simply cannot stop signing wide receivers. As the team officially announced Thursday, the Patriots are adding yet another new wide receiver to the 90-man roster: JaQuae…
Sep 9, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver JaQuae Jackson (9) gains yards after catch as Temple Owls cornerback Ben Osueke (24) pursues during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsThe New England Patriots simply cannot stop signing wide receivers.
As the team officially announced Thursday, the Patriots are adding yet another new wide receiver to the 90-man roster: JaQuae Jackson out of Rutgers. Jackson is another undrafted rookie, joining the recently signed David Wallis among the Pats’ newest additions at the position.
Jackson, 24, was previously with the Atlanta Falcons this off-season. The team waived him and ended up claiming former Patriots offensive tackle Andrew Stueber off waivers, essentially making this a convoluted “trade” between the two clubs.
As a sixth-year senior at Rutgers, Jackson played 13 games and caught 22 passes for 361 yards and one touchdown. He’d previously spent five seasons at California University of Pennsylvania.
Rich Schultz/Getty Images<p style="font-size:10pt">PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver JaQuae Jackson #9 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights runs after making a catch on a pass as cornerback Ben Osueke #24 of the Temple Owls pursues during the second quarter of a game at SHI Stadium on September 9, 2023 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)</p>
Jackson joins an already-crowded Patriots wide receiver depth chart that already includes (deep breath) JuJu Smith-Schuster, K.J. Osborn, Kendrick Bourne, Jalen Reagor, Tyquan Thornton, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kawaan Baker, and fellow rookies Wallis, Ja’Lynn Polk, and Javon Baker.
The Patriots also announced that they released wide receiver T.J. Luther as a corresponding move, keeping them at the 90-man roster limit and still at 12 receivers total.
Matt Dolloff is a writer and digital content producer for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Read all of his articles here.
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