The Patriots are waiving cornerback D.J. James, a supply confirmed to the Herald.
James, 24, was an amazing story of coaching camp, ascending from final 12 months’s observe squad and the underside of the roster onto the staff due to a robust coaching camp. He was chosen within the sixth spherical of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Auburn by the Seahawks then spent most of final season on the Patriots’ observe squad.
There’s no assure that James will move via waivers after his robust summer season. If he does, there needs to be curiosity from the Patriots in bringing him again onto the observe squad.
The Patriots at present have Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones, Alex Austin and Charles Woods on their 53-man roster and Corey Ballentine, Miles Battle and Kobee Minor on the observe squad. Gonzalez missed Sunday’s loss to the Raiders with a hamstring harm. The Patriots elevated Ballentine, 29, onto the energetic roster for the sport. He has since went again right down to the observe squad.
James performed two defensive snaps and 5 particular groups snap on Sunday. Ballentine was a core particular groups participant and lined up reverse Brenden Schooler at gunner.
