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Patriots add veteran RB Haskins, waive rookie Montgomery before preseason opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Patriots add veteran RB Haskins, waive rookie Montgomery before preseason opener

Summary

The New England Patriots signed Hassan Haskins and waived-injured Myles Montgomery one day ahead of their preseason opener. Haskins, a 26-year-old with 44 regular-season games experience, joins a running back group led by Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson while the third RB position remains unresolved. Montgomery's departure reduces the competition among candidates for that position. The Patriots indicated that special teams contributions will factor into their decision-making for the RB3 role as the team prepares for its upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Status Watch

•Patriots signed Hassan Haskins, waived rookie Myles Montgomery.
•Haskins has previously played 44 NFL games and has special teams experience.
•Montgomery's exit narrows the competition for the RB3 position.
•Patriots prepare for a preseason match against the Indianapolis Colts.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Sign 44-Game Veteran, Waive Rookie RB Before Preseason Opener

What they're saying

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The New England Patriots have brought veteran experience into their open competition at running back just one day before the preseason opener.New England announced Wednesday it signed Hassan Haskins and waived-injured rookie Myles Montgomery.Haskins, 26, joins a backfield where the top two spots are set but the RB3 job remains unsettled, giving Mike Vrabel and […] The post Patriots Sign 44-Game Veteran, Waive Rookie RB Before Preseason Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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