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Patriots waive defensive tackle Eric Gregory before NFL roster deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:33 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Patriots waive defensive tackle Eric Gregory before NFL roster deadline
Summary

The New England Patriots have waived defensive tackle Eric Gregory ahead of the NFL's 53-man roster deadline, which arrives at 6 p.m. ET on August 30, 2026. Gregory, 25, joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent and appeared in six games last season, contributing eight tackles. He started in the preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, playing 55 percent of defensive snaps. The team reduced its roster from 91 to 73 players on the eve of the deadline and made a trade for running back Corey Kiner from the Arizona Cardinals.

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  • •Eric Gregory waived ahead of NFL's 53-man roster deadline.
  • •Gregory played six games for the Patriots last season.
  • •He started in the preseason finale, contributing significantly.
  • •Patriots reduced their roster from 91 to 73 players.
  • •Team acquired running back Corey Kiner from Arizona Cardinals.
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  • 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots reportedly waive defensive tackle Eric Gregory ahead of NFL roster deadline
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The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET Sunday.

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