Announcement
Patriots place Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve, elevate two players
New England elevated Xavier Newman-Johnson and Benton Whitley from its practice squad, the team announced Oct. 22.
TLDR
The New England Patriots placed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on injured reserve on Oct. 22, 2026, and elevated offensive lineman Xavier Newman-Johnson and linebacker Benton Whitley from the practice squad to the active roster. The team's announcement did not give a diagnosis or return timetable for Vera-Tucker. It listed NFL playing experience for both elevated players.
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