Patriots place edge rusher Harold Landry on physically unable to perform list

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Patriots place edge rusher Harold Landry on physically unable to perform list
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The New England Patriots will start the 2026 NFL season with linebacker Harold Landry on the physically unable to perform list. This roster move sidelines the starting edge rusher for at least the first four weeks of the campaign. Landry led the team in sacks during the 2025 season with 8.5, while also contributing 10 tackles for loss and 19 quarterback hits over 15 appearances. The team must now adjust its defensive rotation to account for his absence. Coaching staff plans include using veteran Dre'Mont Jones and Elijah Ponder, alongside rookies Gabe Jacas and Quintayvious Hutchins, to fill the vacancy on the edge starting in Week 1. Practice squad players may also see increased roles while Landry recovers.

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  • Harold Landry will miss at least four weeks of the 2026 season.
  • Landry led the Patriots with 8.5 sacks in 2025.
  • Dre'Mont Jones and Elijah Ponder will help cover the edge position.
  • Rookies Gabe Jacas and Quintayvious Hutchins are candidates for increased playing time.
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  • 11:48 PMYahoo SportsPatriots make decision on OLB Harold Landry after weeks of silence
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Patriots star edge rusher Harold Landry will miss the first four weeks of the season at the least.

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