The Patriots activated cornerback Alex Austin from injured reserve to fill a vacant spot on their 53-man roster Saturday.
The staff opened up the spot earlier within the week when they waived operating again D’Ernest Johnson. Johnson cleared waivers, signed to the follow squad and was elevated to the energetic roster, together with defensive deal with Leonard Taylor III, on Saturday.
Austin was placed on injured reserve with a wrist damage in late November.
Johnson fills depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson at operating again. Anticipate Taylor to be energetic behind Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga and Cory Durden towards the Texans.
Operating again Terrell Jennings (concussion protocol) stays on injured reserve. Large receiver Mack Hollins (stomach) might be activated if the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Recreation with a win over the Texans.
Austin might be energetic over rookie cornerback Kobee Minor to fill in depth behind Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones and Charles Woods on Sunday.
