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16 hours ago
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Patriots make four roster moves after first preseason game
The New England Patriots announced a series of transactions on Sunday. Undrafted rookie running back Lan Larison was officially placed on injured reserve, and rookie safety Josh Minkins was released. The team signed running back Deneric Prince and rookie defensive end Jereme Robinson in corresponding moves. Larison was a dark horse candidate with a real chance of making the team. So seeing his run cut short due to an injury is tough. Prince recently spent time in the UFL with the Memphis Showboats, and he'll now have an opportunity to carve out a spot for himself with the Patriots. Minkins signed on with the Patriots as a rookie free agent. It was always going to be an uphill climb for the former Cincinnati Bearcat in a crowded safety room in New England. Robinson signed with the Chicago Bears as a rookie free agent out of Kansas and was ultimately released back in July. He racked up 98 total tackles, 14 sacks, six pass deflections and five forced fumbles in 53 game appearances in college. The newcomers will have to hit the ground running with the Patriots already looking to turn the corner to the second week of preseason football. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots make four roster moves after first preseason game
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a day ago
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Patriots put dark horse roster hopeful on IR, sign veteran RB
The New England Patriots are reportedly putting undrafted rookie running back Lan Larison on injured reserve, according to Boston Herald's Doug Kyed. It's a tough break for the former UC Davis standout, who many viewed as a dark horse candidate to make the final 53-man roster. He was right in the mix as a depth option behind Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson. In Friday's preseason opener, he had seven carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.0 yards per carry against the Washington Commanders. He also hauled in two receptions for nine yards in the game. It was a strong showing that strengthened his odds of making the roster. However, he was seen in a walking boot after the game. In a corresponding move, the Patriots reportedly signed veteran running back Deneric Prince. Prince went undrafted in 2023 and won Super Bowl LVIII with the Kansas Chiefs. He then spent time on the Miami Dolphins' practice squad in 2024. His most recent stop was with the UFL's Memphis Showboats, where he racked up 337 rushing yards, 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots put dark horse roster hopeful on IR, sign veteran RB
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a day ago
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Patriots put dark horse roster hopeful on IR, sign veteran RB
The New England Patriots are reportedly putting undrafted rookie running back Lan Larison on injured reserve, according to Boston Herald's Doug Kyed. It's a tough break for the former UC Davis standout, who many viewed as a dark horse candidate to make the final 53-man roster. He was right in the mix as a depth option behind Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson. In Friday's preseason opener, he had seven carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.0 yards per carry against the Washington Commanders. He also hauled in two receptions for nine yards in the game. It was a strong showing that strengthened his odds of making the roster. However, he was seen in a walking boot after the game. In a corresponding move, the Patriots reportedly signed veteran running back Deneric Prince. Prince went undrafted in 2023 and won Super Bowl LVIII with the Kansas Chiefs. He then spent time on the Miami Dolphins' practice squad in 2024. His most recent stop was with the UFL's Memphis Showboats, where he racked up 337 rushing yards, 110 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
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21-06-2025
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College coach knew Patriots were 'perfect' match for promising rookie UDFA
UC Davis coach Tim Plough knew immediately that the New England Patriots would be the perfect fit for undrafted rookie running back Lan Larison. The former UC Davis standout fit the mold of the do-everything running backs that have typically succeeded under Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Larison racked up 1,465 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, while also hauling in 62 receptions for 847 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season. Advertisement The playmaking abilities as both a rusher and receiver are reminiscent of some running backs in the Patriots' past. It's why Plough thought that New England would be a good fit for Larison. 'When he asked me what I thought, I said, 'Lan, that is the perfect place for you to go,'' Plough told 'First thing I thought was this couldn't be a better fit.' Larison's skill set is comparable to previous Patriots standouts, like Rex Burkhead and Danny Woodhead. It's a crowded running back room with players like Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson also vying for snaps. But Larison is talented enough to stick around with a good training camp. He could be next in line of the many underrated players to make a name for themselves in McDaniels' offense. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: College coach knew Patriots were 'perfect' match for promising rookie
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07-05-2025
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Patriots gave undrafted rookie Lan Larison a $175K guarantee
During the seventh round of the NFL draft, some players are hoping not to hear their names called. That's because those players know there are multiple teams interested in signing them as undrafted rookies, and those players can often negotiate better contracts than seventh-round draft picks get. One such player is former UC Davis running back Lan Larison, who signed as an undrafted rookie with the Patriots. Advertisement According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Larison received $175,000 in guaranteed money on his rookie contract, which is a bigger guarantee than any seventh-round pick gets under the rookie salary structure of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Larison had other teams bidding for his services, and he could command more money than he would have made if he had been a late draft pick. Larison was a three-time first-team All-Big Sky Conference selection who chose not to transfer to a higher level of college football and instead stay at UC Davis for five years. He had a very productive college football career, with 641 carries for 3,634 yards and 41 touchdowns, and 127 catches for 1,626 yards and 10 touchdowns. Whether he can successfully move from the FCS level to the NFL remains to be seen, but the Patriots like his potential — and so did other teams, enough that Larison could command a significant rookie guarantee.
