Channing Canada earns spot on Patriots 53-man roster after preseason
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Cornerback Channing Canada secured a position on the New England Patriots opening 53-man roster following a successful preseason camp. The undrafted free agent, who played collegiately at TCU, joined the team in May after going undrafted in April. Jordan Schultz confirmed the roster decision on Sunday, noting that Canada will contribute on special teams. The former Trinity Valley Community College recruit recorded 81 tackles and two interceptions during his time with the Horned Frogs. His inclusion marks a long-standing trend for the franchise, which has successfully integrated an undrafted rookie onto the opening roster in 22 of the last 23 seasons. Canada joins a cornerback unit that includes Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones, Charles Woods, and Karon Prunty.
- •Channing Canada joined the Patriots in May as an undrafted free agent.
- •The 24-year-old cornerback will contribute to the team on special teams.
- •New England has placed an undrafted rookie on the opening roster in 22 of 23 seasons.
- •Canada joins a cornerback depth chart featuring Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots news: Former TCU star's feel-good story continues after roster decision
"For every highly touted prospect in the NFL Draft who hears his name called, there is an unheralded player waiting for a chance that may never come. An example of the latter was Channing Canada , who went undrafted in April after a notable three-year stint at TCU. A month later, he was picked up by the New England Patriots . It was a second shot at […] The post Patriots news: Former TCU star's feel-good story continues after roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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