Patriots sign Mike Brown to active roster, Jose Ramirez to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The New England Patriots have signed safety Mike Brown from the practice squad to the active roster and edge rusher Jose Ramirez to the practice squad, per reports on October 8, 2026. Brown, who has experience with Cleveland and Tennessee, will bolster the team's defensive backfield amid injury concerns. Ramirez, originally signed to the practice squad in September and briefly on the active roster, returns for continued development. The Patriots are gearing up for their upcoming matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Mike Brown is primarily a special teams key player and defensive back.
- •Jose Ramirez was waived earlier this week after a tackle in Week 3.
- •Patriots deal with multiple injuries in the defensive front and secondary.
- •Brown initially signed with the Patriots in March 2026.
- •Team prepares for upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots reportedly made two signings in Thursday's roster moves
"The Patriots have reportedly signed safety Mike Brown to the active roster and edge rusher Jose Ramirez to the practice squad.
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