The Patriots launched defensive deal with Jeremiah Pharms Jr. on Saturday and stuffed his roster spot by signing defensive lineman Cory Durden from their observe squad to the lively roster.
Pharms Jr. began 5 of 16 recreation appearances final season, recording 33 tackles and two sacks. The 6-foot-2, 300-pounder labored his manner up from the observe squad in 2022, then hung out on the lively roster the previous two seasons. Pharms, 28, was slated to be a backup in Mike Vrabel’s protection, which has referred to as for leaner, extra explosive defensive linemen after years of working a Invoice Belichick system predicated on run-stuffers.
Durden, 26, signed to the observe squad on Aug. 28 after receiving his launch from the Giants. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Lions in 2023, then signed with the Rams. He appeared in 4 video games for Los Angeles that season and spent many of the 2024 season on the Rams’ observe squad. The Giants signed him away final December, and he performed in 4 video games, making 10 tackles and one deal with for loss for New York.
Durden joins newly-signed Eric Gregory on the Patriots’ line of defense depth chart. The Pats signed Gregory, an undrafted rookie who spent the summer season with Cincinnati, on Aug. 29.
Forward of Sunday’s season opener versus Las Vegas, the Pats additionally elevated cornerback Corey Ballentine and linebacker Mark Robinson from the observe squad. Each might seem in Sunday’s recreation.
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