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
- 2:44 PMPats Pulpit — NFL roster cuts 2026: 6 waiver wire targets that would make sense for the Patriots - patspulpit.com
"Realistic candidates to consider for the Patriots on the waiver wire.
"New England has the 31st spot in the waiver order.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:45 PM6 waiver wire targets that would make sense for the Patriots
New England has the 31st spot in the waiver order.
- Pats PulpitAug 31, 2026, 2:44 PMNFL roster cuts 2026: 6 waiver wire targets that would make sense for the Patriots - patspulpit.com
Realistic candidates to consider for the Patriots on the waiver wire.
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