Patriots release linebacker Otis Reese ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The New England Patriots have released linebacker Otis Reese, who joined the team last November. Reese spent parts of the 2025 season on the practice squad but did not see game action. He was re-signed via a futures contract after the Super Bowl. With his departure, the Patriots’ off-ball linebacker group now consists of eight players, including projected starters Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss. The team is scheduled to hold its sixth practice of training camp on Friday at 10:15 a.m. ET.
- •Otis Reese joined the Patriots in November 2025.
- •He spent most of his time on the practice squad last season.
- •The Patriots now have eight players in their linebacker group.
- •Projected starters include Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss.
- •The team's next training camp practice is on Friday at 10:15 a.m. ET.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots release backup linebacker, per report
"Otis Reese had joined the club last November. Now, he’s been let go again.
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