Patriots host Xavier Newman-Johnson for visit ahead of home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The New England Patriots hosted offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson on a visit on September 16, 2026. Newman-Johnson, 27, was released from the New York Jets' practice squad earlier in the week. He has played 25 games in the NFL since entering the league as an undrafted rookie in 2022. The Patriots are preparing for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 17, 2026.
- •Xavier Newman-Johnson visited the Patriots on September 16, 2026.
- •He was recently released from the Jets' practice squad.
- •Newman-Johnson has appeared in 25 NFL games since 2022.
- •The Patriots play the Steelers on September 17, 2026.
- •Newman-Johnson has experience at guard and center.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots host veteran offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson on visit
"Xavier Newman-Johnson was recently released from the Jets’ practice squad.
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