Patriots sign two offensive linemen and adjust roster after preseason opener

The New England Patriots made roster changes following their preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 13, 2026. The team signed offensive linemen Darrian Dalcourt and Joe Michalski while releasing long snapper Niko Lalos and placing guard Andrew Rupcich on injured reserve. Romeo Doubs was highlighted for his performance, along with kicker Andy Borregales, who rebounded from a poor showing in the opener, successfully completing five out of six field goal attempts. The team continues preparations for a deeper evaluation of player performance ahead of roster decisions as training camp progresses.

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