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Patriots waive wide receiver Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Patriots waive wide receiver Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation
Summary

The New England Patriots waived wide receiver Jimmy Kibble on July 24, with an injury designation. Kibble, who signed as an unrestricted free agent in May, played 39 games at Georgetown, recording 149 receptions for 2,642 yards and 16 touchdowns. His performance last season included first-team All-Patriot League honors, catching 63 passes for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns. In a related move, the Patriots signed tight end Jeremiah Franklin to their roster. Following these changes, the Patriots now have 11 wide receivers on their roster.

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  • •Kibble was waived with an injury designation on July 24.
  • •He had 149 receptions for 2,642 yards in college.
  • •Franklin signed to fill a roster spot.
  • •The Patriots have 11 receivers on the roster now.
  • •Kibble earned All-Patriot League honors last season.
Latest Updates
  • 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots waive WR Jimmy Kibble with an injury designation
  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — What signing Jeremiah Franklin, waiving Jimmy Kibble means for the Patriots
What they're saying
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The Patriots agreed to terms with tight end Jeremiah Franklin on Thursday.

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The Patriots made a pair of transactions on the eve of training camp.

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