Terrell Jennings injury is confirmed in the Patriots’ latest transaction: the team placed the running back on injured reserve with a season-ending designation and subsequently signed veteran running back JaMycal Hasty. The move was reported ahead of the preseason game and comes during the final stretch of training-camp practices at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.
Terrell Jennings injury — what the team announced
The New England Patriots placed Terrell Jennings on injured reserve with a season-ending designation, per the transaction reported by MusketFire and distributed via Minute Media. The IR designation, as reported, indicates Jennings will not be available for the 2026 season under current roster rules.
MusketFire’s report did not identify a specific diagnosis or provide medical details about Jennings’ condition. The team’s transaction created an open roster spot, which New England filled by signing JaMycal Hasty.
Quick facts — roster move and immediate transactions
- Transaction: Terrell Jennings placed on injured reserve — season-ending (reported).
- Acquisition: JaMycal Hasty signed to the Patriots’ roster following the IR placement.
- Timing: Move reported ahead of the preseason vs Colts and during late training-camp practices at Gillette Stadium.
- Medical details: Injury type and severity were not disclosed in the initial report.
- Source: musketfire.com / Minute Media (linked below in source attribution).
Who replaces Jennings: Hasty, Lan Larison and the RB depth
With Terrell Jennings sidelined for the season, the Patriots added a veteran option in JaMycal Hasty, who did not appear in 2025. Hasty’s signing provides experience while the team evaluates internal options for the vacated role.
Second-year back Lan Larison — who missed his rookie season and has been reported to be showing progress in camp — now figures to receive more consideration for the backup/rotational role behind the top two running backs.
The established depth remains centered on Rhamondre Stevenson as the lead back with TreVeyon Henderson positioned as the primary backup. For more on Henderson’s standing and expectations, see our coverage of henderson new england patriots.
Roster impact and Week 1 implications
The immediate roster effect is the loss of a candidate for the RB3 spot and the addition of a veteran depth piece in JaMycal Hasty. Coaches will reassign special-teams duties and minor-package work across practices and preseason snaps as they assess readiness.
Training-camp reps and the upcoming preseason vs Colts are the most immediate opportunities to observe how snaps are redistributed. The staff will prioritize options who demonstrate game-readiness and special-teams value when finalizing the roster ahead of Week 1.
Projection / Analysis (clearly labeled)
(Projection) Based on the roster change and existing personnel, it is reasonable to expect increased practice and preseason opportunities for both Lan Larison and JaMycal Hasty as they compete for the third running-back role. This is analysis, not a confirmed plan from the team; coaching decisions will be shaped by upcoming practices and preseason performance.
What we don’t know yet
Key uncertainties remain. The type and severity of Terrell Jennings’ injury were not disclosed by MusketFire or the team at the time of reporting. Any medical prognosis, recovery timeline beyond the IR designation, or definitive impact on Jennings’ future availability would be speculative without an official medical update.
It is also unknown how much immediate game action JaMycal Hasty will receive after not playing in 2025, and whether the Patriots will make additional roster moves before final cuts. Expect potential roster churn as the staff evaluates preseason snaps, special-teams contributions, and positional needs.
Timeline and next steps
- Transaction reported: Ahead of the preseason game vs Colts, during the final stretch of training camp at Gillette Stadium (reporting date shown below).
- Immediate roster response: Signing of JaMycal Hasty to fill the vacated roster spot.
- What to watch next: Official Patriots injury reports, preseason snap splits (preseason vs Colts), practice reports, and any further roster moves prior to final cuts.
Source attribution
This report is based on the initial MusketFire article distributed via Minute Media: Patriots’ offense hit with unexpected injury ahead of preseason game vs. Colts. That article supplied the transaction details and background used here. Confirm any medical specifics or additional roster confirmations with official Patriots communications before publishing updates.
Takeaway: Placing Terrell Jennings on injured reserve reshapes the late-summer running-back competition and forces the Patriots to evaluate whether JaMycal Hasty or Lan Larison can claim the RB3 role behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. With medical details limited, expect coaches to rely on preseason snaps and official injury reports to determine short-term depth.
