New England Patriots news Tuesday, November 3, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Patriots waive safety Elliott Davison and re-sign running back Terrell Jennings to the practice squad.

Davison, 24, had been on New England's active roster since Oct. 19 after joining from the practice squad. The move opens a spot on the 53-man roster, and the Patriots next play the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4:25 PM ET.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Pats Pulpit

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Lions sign Patriots practice squad linebacker K.J. Britt to their active roster.

Britt, 27, has appeared in one regular-season game. The move came after Detroit lost starting linebacker Jack Campbell to a neck injury Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN first reported the news, according to Pats Pulpit, a fan site. The Patriots now have an open practice squad spot, and they host the Packers this Sunday before playing the Lions in Munich the following week.

Source: Pats Pulpit

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Packers' Micah Parsons is set to return to practice this week, ahead of the Nov. 8 game at the Patriots.

Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that the intention is for Parsons to practice, but his return to game action is not guaranteed. Parsons, who tore his ACL last December, started the season on the PUP list. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the targeted return date is Nov. 25 against the Rams, which LaFleur hinted at, according to Pats Pulpit, a fan site.

Source: Pats Pulpit

Bears beat Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night, with Jeffery Simmons making a strong debut after his trade from Tennessee.

Caleb Williams threw for 247 yards without a turnover, and D'Andre Swift scored three short touchdowns. Simmons had six tackles, a sack and a pass defensed, and Chicago held Seattle to 252 yards. The Bears (6-2) acquired Simmons for two first-round picks, a 2027 and a 2028. The Seahawks (4-4) host the Cardinals and the Bears host the Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Sources: ESPN · NY Post Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports

Ravens lose Lamar Jackson to injured reserve; third-string rookie Joe Fagnano has a chance to play Thursday vs Jaguars.

Jackson has a thumb injury that requires surgery and could end his season, and Tyler Huntley is out with a toe injury. Fagnano has an ankle injury, but coach Jesse Minter said to expect him to have a chance to play. Baltimore signed Austin Reed to its practice squad. The Ravens lost 36-10 at Buffalo on Sunday, while Jacksonville beat Indianapolis 42-7.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · ESPN

Giants coach John Harbaugh admits calling Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about trading for Jeffery Simmons.

Harbaugh said he left a message with Strunk and that the Giants are open for any call. Simmons was later traded to the Bears. ProFootballTalk reports the call upset some in Nashville, but Harbaugh said he was not apologizing.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · Big Blue View

Most Cowboys players left facility on Monday before locker-room media availability

The day after an embarrassing home loss to the Cardinals — who have never lost at AT&T Stadium — many of the Cowboys' players skipped a session with the media covering the team.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

Nick Sirianni: Eagles will stick with Tanner McKee, Sean Mannion despite offensive woes

The Eagles have lost six in a row and rank 30th in the NFL in points per game, but Nick Sirianni said Monday that he isn't making a change at offensive coordinator or quarterback.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk