Patriots stock up on practice squad with 12 new faces and looming return options

New England’s initial practice squad includes 12 players (one International Pathway player) with five spots open; vested veterans Ben Brown and K.J. Britt could return to fill two. After placing punter Bryce Baringer on IR, Mitch Wishnowsky joined the squad to punt; Lorenz Metz and Jacob Rizy provide offensive‑line depth (Metz is an International Pathway player, not counting against the 16). Kyle Dixon and Cameron Dorner join to replace Jiles/Webb at receiver, while Hassan Haskins and Lan Larison add RB depth behind Stevenson and Henderson, with Corey Kiner acquired and a Jake Kubas signing rumored to bolster the unit.