Patriots add Chandler Brayboy and Xavier Holmes to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The New England Patriots signed receiver Chandler Brayboy and linebacker Xavier Holmes to their practice squad ahead of the 2026 home opener. Brayboy, previously with the Jacksonville Jaguars, had an impressive college career but was waived before the season. Holmes joined the Patriots after a tryout and was among the roster cuts following the preseason. To accommodate these additions, running back Hassan Haskins and safety Elliott Davison were released from the practice squad.
- •Chandler Brayboy, an undrafted free agent from the Jaguars, joins the Patriots.
- •Xavier Holmes signs after attending rookie minicamp as a tryout.
- •Hassan Haskins and Elliott Davison released from practice squad to make room.
- •Brayboy recorded over 2,600 receiving yards in college.
- •Holmes totaled 30 tackles and 6 sacks last season at James Madison.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots sign receiver Chandler Brayboy, linebacker Xavier Holmes to practice squad
"New England signed two and released two on Monday.
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