Patriots sign tight end Jeremiah Franklin to bolster roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with tight end Jeremiah Franklin, as reported on July 23, 2026. Franklin, who most recently played at Boston College, adds depth to the tight end position amid injuries to Julian Hill and C.J. Dippre. Hill is out for the season due to a knee injury, and Dippre is on the active/physically unable to perform list. The Patriots had previously signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren to address their roster needs. Franklin's college career included 93 receptions, 1,010 receiving yards, and six touchdowns across 44 games.
- •Patriots agree to terms with Jeremiah Franklin on July 23, 2026.
- •Franklin caught 49 passes for 506 yards last season at Boston College.
- •Julian Hill is out for the season, and C.J. Dippre is on PUP list.
- •Patriots signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren earlier this week.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots agree to terms with TE Jeremiah Franklin
"The Patriots agreed to terms with tight end Jeremiah Franklin, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.
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