On Sunday, the Patriots became the first NFL team in 30 years to lose consecutive games where they allowed 10 points or fewer. They scored seven points or fewer for the fourth time this season. And for the fourth time, Bill Belichick benched his starting quarterback.
Pharms Jr. fills the open roster spot created by offensive tackle Calvin Anderson landing on injured reserve Friday. The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder should provide depth on the defensive line with Davon Godchaux (illness) and Christian Barmore (knee) listed as questionable on the team's injury report.
The Patriots announced that they have signed QB Malik Cunningham to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and activated WR Tyquan Thornton to the active roster from injured reserve. In addition, the Patriots placed LB Matthew Judon and OL Tyrone Wheat
Patriots announced today that they have activated OL Riley Reiff to the 53-man roster from the injured reserve list, elevated DL Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad and placed CB Christian Gonzalez on injured reserve.