The New England Patriots made two quick personnel moves Thursday as part of routine roster trimming: the team signed safety Elliott Davison to the practice squad and released defensive tackle Jalen Hunt, according to a report by Tony Camino at NFLTradeRumors.co on Sept. 3, 2026. These Patriots practice squad moves give New England an extra look at a young defensive back while opening and closing a spot up front.
Patriots practice squad moves — Sept. 3, 2026 update
The transactions — signing Elliott Davison and releasing Jalen Hunt — were announced as the Patriots finalized practice-squad composition heading into the early regular-season window. The moves are listed as practice-squad transactions and do not imply any immediate promotion to the active 53-man roster.
The updated group brings a mix of experienced fringe players and younger developmental pieces. The change adds depth in the secondary while shaving the interior defensive-tackle group, a common roster tweak as teams balance week-to-week needs. Roster flexibility is the practical goal here: practice-squad status remains fluid and can change rapidly.
Who is Elliott Davison?
Elliott Davison, 24, originally signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent out of UTSA following the 2025 draft. Davison spent the 2025 season on the Saints’ practice squad and later re-signed on a futures deal before being cut during final roster trimming this year.
The source notes that Davison has not yet appeared in an NFL game. His addition in New England gives the Patriots a younger safety on the practice squad to evaluate in weekly practice and meetings. As with any practice-squad signing, Davison’s presence is best viewed as an opportunity for evaluation rather than a promise of immediate game-day action.
Updated Patriots practice squad (as of Sept 3, 2026)
What this means short-term
These Patriots practice squad moves are typical of the early-season churn teams use to manage position groups and maintain depth. Adding Elliott Davison provides another option at safety for practice coverage and developmental evaluation. Releasing Jalen Hunt reduces interior line depth on the practice squad but may reflect a roster balance decision rather than a performance verdict.
Practice-squad status is inherently temporary. Players can be elevated, cut, or signed away by other teams, which means the current list is a snapshot rather than a final plan. Fans and roster trackers should view this update as a short-term roster adjustment and expect ongoing changes as Week 1 approaches and the season progresses.
Source and transaction log
This update is based on the report by Tony Camino at NFLTradeRumors.co. For verification, see the original story published Sept. 3, 2026: Patriots Announce Two Practice Squad Moves Thursday (Tony Camino, NFLTradeRumors.co).
Transaction log (Sept. 3, 2026): Signed S Elliott Davison to practice squad; released DT Jalen Hunt from practice squad.
Note: Roster statuses can change after publication; this article reflects transactions reported at the time of the source story. Additional context on undrafted free agents and how teams use those signings is available through Patriots Report’s coverage of undrafted UDFAs.
