Patriots sign tight end and place rookie WR on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The New England Patriots signed rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin and placed wide receiver Jimmy Kibble on injured reserve ahead of training camp. Franklin, an undrafted free agent from Boston College, joined the Patriots after a tryout. Kibble, who signed with New England in May, is sidelined after recording 1,002 receiving yards last season with Georgetown. The Patriots are making adjustments to their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Jeremiah Franklin signs with the Patriots as a tight end.
- •Jimmy Kibble is placed on injured reserve due to injury.
- •Franklin had 506 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 2025.
- •Kibble played four seasons at Georgetown before joining the NFL.
- •These moves come as the team prepares for training camp.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots sign new tight end, place rookie WR on injured reserve
"The Patriots announced a couple of roster moves ahead of the first day of training camp.
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