Patriots elevate Mike Brown and Jeremiah Pharms Jr. for Week 3 matchup

The New England Patriots have elevated safety Mike Brown and defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. from the practice squad ahead of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The elevation precedes Sunday’s kickoff at EverBank Stadium, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Brown, 26, has appeared in 35 games since joining the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2022, while Pharms, 29, has 31 games under his belt, including contributions on special teams. Both players are expected to return to the practice squad after the game. The Patriots are managing injuries to key players, including defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, who has been ruled out.

• 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots elevate veterans Mike Brown, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. from practice squad for Week 3