Patriots Daily: Ochaun Mathis Added to 53-Man Roster

On Monday the New England Patriots traded Joshua Uche to the Kansas City Chiefs. The following day, they replaced him on the 53-man roster. New England announced they were adding edge defender Ochaun Mathis to the main roster from the Patriots practice squad, filling their lone vacancy.

Mathis had been elevated from the Patriots practice squad three times this season, including Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. He made an excellent block on special teams, helping spring Marcus Jones’ 62-yard punt return. Mathis wears No. 32 and delivers the block at the Patriots 45-yard line.

Marcus hit the edge and was OFF 🏎️@MarcusJonesocho | #NEPats

📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/EDLAQCvlKD

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 27, 2024

New England signed Ochaun Mathis to their practice squad on Aug. 30, 2024. He spent last season with the Los Angeles Rams, after being drafted him in the sixth round (No. 189 overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He played four seasons in college at TCU before transferring to Nebraska for his final season in 2022. Mathis amassed 183 tackles, 35.5 tackles for a loss, and 19.0 sacks over his 50 collegiate games.

Over his three games with the Patriots in 2024 he has played 45 snaps, with 40 coming on special teams. With New England having traded Matthew Judon and Joshua Uche this season, in addition to losing Oshane Ximines to a season-ending injury, there should be an opportunity for Mathis to impress and possibly stick around a while.

Ex-Patriots on the NFL’s Transaction Wire

Several former Patriots were among the NFL transactions on Tuesday. The Chicago Bears placed OL Bill Murray on injured reserve. Murray was injured during Sunday’s game against the Commanders.

Indianapolis released Josiah Bronson, who was with New England during training camp. New Orleans released center Sincere Haynesworth, who was briefly with the Patriots practice squad earlier this month. Arizona released 2018 Patriots draft pick Keion Crossen. The three former New England players were on the practice squads of their latest teams.

Also in Wednesday’s Patriots Daily:

Patriots Fact of the Day

Former New England Patriots running back Reggie Dupard turns 61 today. The Patriots selected Dupard in the first round (No. 26 overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft. Dupard played in 57 games for New England, rushing for 571 yards over parts of four seasons.

Of the eight running backs the Patriots have drafted in Round 1, Dupard is the only player not to reach 1,000 yards rushing during his time in New England.

Post of the Day

Brian Baldinger with a nice job using one play against the New England Patriots on Sunday to summarize the New York Jets 2024 season (body language from Aaron Rodgers included):

.@nyjets @Patriots the Jets season thus far explained by this one routine play in the 3rd Q. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/gr0qZrp6MR

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 28, 2024

Patriots Football Now Coverage

PFF’s Best and Worst Patriots Grades of Week 8 – The Patriots pulled out a 25-22 victory over the Jets on Sunday, leaving both teams with 2-6 records. New England’s report card from Pro Football Focus improved significantly over recent weeks. However, there is still plenty of room for improvement.

New England Trades Joshua Uche to Kansas City – New England drafted Joshua Uche in 2020. They traded him on Monday. The linebacker goes from the struggling Patriots to the undefeated Chiefs.

Ten Takeaways From the Patriots 25-22 Win Over the Jets – It was a game of ups and downs, with the Patriots pulling out a three-point win. Several players had ups and downs within the game. That group included Kayshon Boutte, Marcus Jones, and Christian Elliss.

More New England Patriots Coverage

Xs/Os: How the Patriots Toughed Out a Jets Upset After Losing Drake Maye (Boston Herald) – New England led 7-6 when Drake Maye took a hit to the head from the Jets’ Jamien Sherwood. Maye exited the game after the drive, and it would have been easy for the 1-6 team to roll over and drop a seventh straight. Andrew Callahan breaks down how that was avoided.

Rhamondre Stevenson Played With a Heavy Heart Against the Jets – and Delivered Two Touchdowns in Honor of a Lost Friend (The Boston Globe) – New England struggled running the ball on Sunday, but Stevenson made major contributions. He gained 65 yards from scrimmage, picked up five first downs, scored two touchdowns, and added a two-point conversion. All while grieving the loss of his friend, Brandan Harley.

David Andrews, Brian Hoyer Like What They Saw From the Patriots in Week 8 (Mass Live)– Lauren Campbell looks at what Andrews and Hoyer had to say on their “Quick Snap” podcast. A week after Jerod Mayo called his team soft, they battled to end a six-game losing streak. The Patriots’ injured team captain and former QB were impressed.

More NFL Coverage

Vikings Trade for LT After Losing Darrisaw for the Season (CBS Sports) – Minnesota was the darling of the early NFL season. They entered the year with low expectations from most pundits but began 5-0. After losing two straight and their starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota made a deal to try and right their ship before it’s too late.

Sources: Colts Bench Anthony Richardson, Turn to Joe Flacco (ESPN) – Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson came into 2024 with great expectations. But with the Colts still in playoff contention at 4-4, the team is turning to veteran Joe Flacco as QB1. The Colts are reportedly not ready to move on completely from Richardson, a 2023 first-round pick.

Steelers CB Cam Sutton Reinstated From Suspension (Steelers Now) – Sutton served an eight-game suspension to start the season following a domestic violence charge in the offseason. He evaded Florida police for weeks following the incident and was waived by the Detroit Lions. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed him, knowing NFL punishment was forthcoming, and now Sutton is back.

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