What the Patriots’ roster moves ahead of the Raiders game mean
The Patriots made several moves on Saturday.
On the eve of the New England Patriots' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, several roster modifications took place. Wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam were placed on injured reserve, while safety Brenden Schooler and cornerback Kindle Vildor were promoted to the 53-man roster. Linebacker K.J. Britt and safety Elliott Davison were also elevated from the practice squad.
The focal point of these transactions is the impact on the team, particularly with Gilliam's three-year, $10.8 million contract in free agency. His knee and ankle issues have led to him being placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games. Even with Gilliam out, the Patriots' run game has been struggling, and his absence will further hinder their progress.
Additionally, the team is now down two of their top four wide receivers due to Hollins and A.J. Brown both being on injured reserve. This leaves the Patriots receiver corps with only Romeo Doubs, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism as options. With Kindle Vildor being promoted to the 53-man roster, the Patriots have added experience to their cornerback room, bringing in a veteran with 86 combined regular season and playoff games under his belt.
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