Patriots evaluate potential waiver wire additions to bolster roster depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The New England Patriots hold the 31st position in the NFL waiver claim order following the league-wide roster reductions to 53 players. While the team currently maintains a full active roster, the organization continues to review options to address specific personnel needs. Targeted positions include kick returner, cornerback, and edge rusher to improve depth. Potential waiver targets include Charlie Jones, Kani Walker, Adisa Isaac, Sam Williams, Joshua Weru, and Uar Bernard. The roster remains fluid as the Patriots determine if these additions provide necessary upgrades to the current lineup. Teams had until 1 p.m. ET on Monday to submit claims for players with fewer than four accrued seasons.
- •New England holds the 31st spot in the current NFL waiver claim order.
- •The team is seeking depth improvements at cornerback, edge rusher, and for the kick return role.
- •Potential targets include Kani Walker, Adisa Isaac, Sam Williams, Joshua Weru, and Uar Bernard.
- •The Patriots currently carry a full 53-man roster but continue to monitor league transactions.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 6 waiver wire targets that would make sense for the Patriots
"New England has the 31st spot in the waiver order.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 31, 2026, 3:21 PMPatriots 2026 practice squad tracker: Every signing and move made
NFL•Aug 31, 2026, 3:10 PMSteelers signal youth movement by keeping full 10-player draft class
NFL•Aug 31, 2026, 3:06 PMCleveland Browns game day experience is cheapest for families — for now
NFL•Aug 31, 2026, 2:57 PMBurrow, Allen lead 2026 Top-20 fantasy football quarterback rankings
NFL•Aug 31, 2026, 2:36 PMVikings trade Walter Rouse in deal that includes pick swap- NFL•Aug 31, 2026, 2:27 PMNFL teams keeping four quarterbacks isn't a big deal, and here's why
