Patriots place receiver Jimmy Kibble on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The New England Patriots announced the placement of wide receiver Jimmy Kibble on injured reserve prior to training camp, effectively sidelining him from the upcoming competition. Kibble, an undrafted rookie from Georgetown, made the team as one of 12 receivers vying for a spot. His injury was not disclosed, and there is no recovery timeline provided. The Patriots signed rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin in a corresponding move. Kibble had a standout college career, recording over 1,000 receiving yards last season and earning first-team all-conference honors. His chances to prove himself during training camp will now not materialize as he navigates this setback.
- •Jimmy Kibble placed on injured reserve before training camp opens.
- •Patriots signed rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin in a corresponding move.
- •Kibble had over 1,000 receiving yards in his college senior season.
- •The Patriots boast a deep receiver room ahead of training camp.
- •No specifics given on Kibble's injury or recovery timeline.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots Place All-Conference Receiver on Injured Reserve
"The New England Patriots will open training camp without one of their undrafted rookies getting the opportunity to enter a crowded wide receiver competition.New England placed Jimmy Kibble on injured reserve Friday, the team announced while signing rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin which reports from yesterday confirmed.ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported the pair of transactions. Patriots transactions: […] The post New England Patriots Place All-Conference Receiver on Injured Reserve appeared first on
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