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New England trimmed to 53 after a busy weekend; standout winners include QB Behren Morton (QB3), OT Dametrious Crownover, edge Quintayvious Hutchins, LB Namdi Obiazor and CB Channing Canada, while DT Eric Gregory and CB Kindle Vildor were among the casualties. The day featured depth-chart tinkering and injuries shaping the final group, with a late Walter Rouse addition influencing the tackles group.
Patriots beat the Eagles 24-21 in a preseason game as rookie QB Behren Morton impressed (13-for-17, 129 yards, TD) and even handled punting duties. Wideouts Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams flashed as reliable and explosive options, while defensive depth at corner and safety looked promising with Kindle Vildor and John Saunders Jr. Lan Larison contributed a rushing TD and receiving yards. The night also exposed some roster questions, notably James Hudson III’s struggles at guard and Chad Muma’s inconsistent tackling amid injury concerns. Special teams improved as Andy Borregales connected on all four attempts.
In Foxborough, the Patriots beat the Eagles 24-21 in a lively preseason game highlighted by backup quarterbacks Tommy DeVito (8-of-15, 151 yards, 1 TD) and Behren Morton (13-of-17, 129 yards, 1 TD). Morton also contributed as a dual-threat, while Lan Larison rushed for 33 yards, caught 41 yards, and scored in the fourth quarter to help seal the win. New England’s depth showed across offense and defense as rookies and backups filled key roles ahead of the 53-man deadline.
New England and Indianapolis played to a 13-13 tie in the 2026 preseason opener. Tommy DeVito started at quarterback for the Patriots, going 13-of-22 for 138 yards with a TD and no turnovers, while rookie Behren Morton struggled after halftime. The interior offensive line was thin due to injuries, Jam Miller led the backfield with 55 rushing yards, and the defense created turnovers (two interceptions) as the kicking game was imperfect (Borregales went 2-for-5 on field goals).
Caleb Lomu worked almost exclusively at left tackle in his first open practice (Crownover at right), seventh-round QB Behren Morton showed solid command with 12 straight completions in team drills, UDFA WR Kyle Dixon stood out with four catches in 11-on-11s, standout tryouts Dee Williams and Olasunkonmi Agunloye drew attention for their explosiveness and size, and Quintayvious Hutchins left practice early with a possible injury as Jacas and Raridon did not participate.
The Patriots selected Texas Tech QB Behren Morton with the 234th overall pick in Round 7 to back up Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito. Instant grades were mixed (Matt St. Jean: C, Pat Lane: D, Andrew Guindon: C+), commending Morton’s toughness and three-year starter/captain experience while noting limited athleticism and slower processing that could hinder him from making the roster as a developmental backup.
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton was injured and ruled out of the game against Utah after a hit in the third quarter, leaving the team with backup quarterback Will Hammond.
In college football Week 11, prop bets are being placed on three standout players. Travis Hunter, a two-way star for the Colorado Buffaloes, is expected to exceed 70+ receiving yards against the Arizona Wildcats. Behren Morton, the Texas Tech Red Raiders' quarterback, is predicted to surpass 220.5 passing yards against the Kansas Jayhawks. Elic Ayomanor, a wide receiver for the Stanford Cardinal, is favored to go over 71.5 receiving yards against the Oregon State Beavers.