NFL practice squad updates for 9/14/26 show the New England Patriots were active, reportedly adding depth at wide receiver and outside linebacker while clearing spots by releasing two players. Pro Football Rumors reporter Ben Levine flagged these moves in a leaguewide roundup that also included transactions involving Baltimore, Buffalo and New Orleans. Treat reported items as provisional until teams post official transaction entries.
NFL practice squad updates — Patriots transactions
Chandler Brayboy (WR) — Reported signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. Brayboy provides additional receiver depth behind the team’s top pass catchers and could be used in practice-period repetitions or on special teams if elevated to the active roster. Until the Patriots post an official transaction, this remains a reported move credited to Pro Football Rumors.
Xavier Holmes (OLB) — Reportedly signed to add outside linebacker depth. Holmes fits the profile of an edge-practice option who may be evaluated for situational pass-rush packages and special-teams snaps during a short-term elevation window.
Elliott Davison (S) — Reported released from the Patriots’ practice squad. His departure reduces the immediate safety depth available in practice and opens a roster spot for incoming additions.
Hassan Haskins (RB) — Reported released from the Patriots’ practice squad. This move creates flexibility in the running-back group on the practice squad and signals a short-term prioritization of other positions.
Other notable NFL practice-squad updates from the roundup
- Lardarius Webb Jr. — Reported signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive back addition.
- Dominic DeLuca — Reported released by the Baltimore Ravens (LB).
- Brock Lampe — Reported signed by the Buffalo Bills (FB).
- Nick Broeker — Reported released by the Buffalo Bills (G).
- Scott Daly — Reported released by the Green Bay Packers (LS).
- Jonah Williams — Reported signed by the New Orleans Saints (DE). This is a name with known ambiguity; Pro Football Rumors did not list identifying details. Verify the Saints’ official transaction log for the exact identity.
- Phil Mafah — Reported signed by the New York Giants (RB).
- Evan Beerntsen — Reported signed by the Seattle Seahawks (G).
What this means for the Patriots roster and short-term depth
The reported additions of Chandler Brayboy and Xavier Holmes are typical early-season practice-squad moves designed to protect against short-term injuries and to expand game-week options. Under head coach Mike Vrabel and the Patriots coaching staff, practice-squad signings are often rotated based on matchup needs and special-teams requirements; these moves give the staff more flexibility when making elevation decisions in the coming weeks.
For offensive context, adding a receiver like Brayboy increases the available options for practice reps against the Patriots’ secondary and can provide an emergency game-day elevation if the active roster loses a pass catcher to injury. That can be relevant for quarterbacks and the offensive scheme in practice even if Brayboy isn’t immediately active on game day.
Defensively, bringing in an outside linebacker such as Xavier Holmes adds an extra body to work with the edge group and special teams units. Holmes’ presence on the practice squad could free up coaching time to evaluate different packages without changing the 53-man roster.
Releasing Elliott Davison and Hassan Haskins frees practice-squad slots and is consistent with the team prioritizing immediate positional needs. Any lasting effect on the active roster depends on injuries, elevation decisions and official confirmations from the Patriots’ transaction log. All reported moves should be treated as provisional until the team posts them.
Patriots fans tracking depth should note that practice-squad additions often lead to brief tryouts on special teams or situational snaps, and players can be signed to the active roster if they quickly fit a need. Fans monitoring fantasy or depth charts should wait for official elevations or team releases before moving pieces.
Verification and source attribution
This roundup is based on the Pro Football Rumors practice-squad update by Ben Levine. Original reporting: https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/09/nfl-practice-squad-updates-9-14-26. Pro Football Rumors is credited as the reporting source; Patriots Report is republishing and summarizing that roundup for Patriots-focused readers.
Patriots fans should verify reported moves with official team sources before treating them as final. Check the New England Patriots transactions page for official confirmations: https://www.patriots.com/team/transactions. For the Saints’ reported Jonah Williams signing, consult the New Orleans Saints’ official transaction log to resolve the name ambiguity.
Note: Pro Football Rumors may report items before teams post them to official logs. We flagged potential name ambiguity for Jonah Williams — the name is used by multiple players historically, and the report did not include clarifying identifiers. Confirm identity via the Saints’ official release if the name matters for roster or fantasy decisions.
What to watch next
- Patriots official transaction log for confirmation of the reported signings and releases.
- Possible short-term practice-squad elevations ahead of upcoming game days; watch for official game-day elevation announcements.
- Clarifications from the New Orleans Saints about the reported Jonah Williams signing to resolve the name ambiguity.
Source: Pro Football Rumors, Ben Levine — https://www.profootballrumors.com/2026/09/nfl-practice-squad-updates-9-14-26. Treat reported practice-squad moves as provisional until teams publish official transaction entries.
