The New England Patriots made several Patriots practice squad moves Monday, cutting running back Hasan Haskins and safety Elliott Davison while adding receiver Chandler Brayboy and linebacker Xavier Holmes, according to a team news release reported by Boston.com. The transactions arrive as New England prepares for its home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Patriots practice squad moves — transactions
The Patriots announced the following practice-squad changes via the team news release, relayed in a Boston.com report.
- Hasan Haskins — Cut from the practice squad. Haskins had been providing depth at running back but was released Monday.
- Elliott Davison — Cut from the practice squad. Davison’s stint with New England lasted less than two weeks after signing Sept. 3.
- Chandler Brayboy — Signed to the practice squad. Brayboy joins the receiver group after spending training camp with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Elon.
- Xavier Holmes — Signed to the practice squad. Holmes, an undrafted free agent out of James Madison, returns to New England after being with the team through cutdown day.
RB depth after the moves
With Hasan Haskins released, Lan Larrison is currently the lone running back on the Patriots’ practice squad. That narrows the in-house developmental options behind the active roster. The team’s recent trade for Corey Kiner and his early-season carries on the 53-man roster are now more central to short-term game-day depth.
Corey Kiner’s presence on the active roster helps fill immediate needs, but cutting a practice-squad back reduces the internal options the Patriots can elevate if injuries occur. The team could add another running back to the practice squad later in the week depending on health, game plan and availability — a move that would be reported through the team’s official channels and covered by Boston.com.
Receiver depth and Chandler Brayboy background
The addition of Chandler Brayboy expands the practice-squad receiver group and provides extra pass-game reps for the scout team. Brayboy signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Elon and spent training camp with Jacksonville; he has not yet appeared in an NFL regular-season game.
Given that Brayboy’s pro experience is limited to camp and preseason work, his immediate role in New England will most likely center on scout-team duties and special-teams preparation. He offers developmental upside and could be a candidate for elevation if the Patriots encounter injuries at receiver or need an extra game-day option.
Practice report: Henderson and Brown, plus other returns
New England returned to practice Monday ahead of the home opener, and both TreVeyon Henderson and Ben Brown were listed as practicing. Henderson, who missed a recent session with an ankle issue, took part in team work and will be monitored through the week; Ben Brown also returned after missing time earlier in the preseason with a knee concern.
Their participation is a positive sign for the Patriots as they prepare to host the Steelers, providing more stable options on offense and along the line for Sunday’s game. The team will clarify any designations on Friday’s practice and in the official injury report.
What to watch before the home opener
- Friday practice and the official injury report — look for designations that set the gameday availability list.
- Any official updates on A.J. Brown — various reports have connected recent moves to Brown’s situation, but the team’s official communications should be treated as the source for status changes.
- Whether New England adds another running back to the practice squad — with Haskins cut and Larrison the lone PS back, an addition would address short-term depth concerns.
Key takeaway
The Patriots’ practice-squad moves were straightforward depth adjustments: two players released from the practice unit and two signed. The changes tighten early backfield resources on the practice squad while adding a developmental receiver in Chandler Brayboy. Expect further clarifications via Friday’s practice and the official injury report, and watch for any additional roster moves before Sunday.
Source attribution
This story is based on the team news release cited in the Boston.com article, “Patriots cut running back and add receiver to practice squad following A.J. Brown injury” (https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2026/09/14/patriots-practice-squad-update-hasan-haskins-chandler-brayboy/). All roster moves referenced here were reported by that team release and Boston.com.
