Patriots Add Ex-giants DT Casey Rogers to Roster

WHO:

Boston.com - Casey Rogers, a defensive tackle, has been signed by the New England Patriots.

patriots.com - The New England Patriots are the organization making the roster move.

WHAT:

patriots.com - The Patriots announced the signing of DT Casey Rogers.

patriots.com - Rogers played in 10 games for the DC Defenders in the United Football League, finishing with 21 total tackles and 1½ sacks.

WHERE:

patriots.com - The signing took place in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

patriots.com - Casey Rogers originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the New York Giants on May 10, 2024.

patriots.com - Rogers was signed back to the Giants practice squad on December 8, 2025.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The signing is aimed at bolstering the Patriots' defensive line depth.

HOW:

patriots.com - Rogers was signed to the 53-man roster late in his rookie season and played in two games before being released and signed back to the practice squad. He signed a futures contract with the Giants in 2025 but was released in the spring and claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills before being released at the end of training camp.

The New England Patriots have signed defensive tackle Casey Rogers in a move aimed at strengthening their defensive line depth. Rogers previously played in ten games for the DC Defenders in the United Football League, where he recorded twenty-one total tackles and one and a half sacks. He originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the New York Giants on May 10, 2024, and has since had a journey that included stints on practice squads and a futures contract.