Patriots Move Safety Dell Pettus to Injured Reserve, Promote Rookie

WHO:

Boston.com - Safety Dell Pettus has played in 36 consecutive regular season games for the Patriots.

patriots.com - Linebacker Benton Whitley is 27 years old and has spent time on the practice squad and 53-man rosters of multiple NFL teams.

patriots.com - The New England Patriots signed linebacker Benton Whitley to the practice squad.

Boston.com - Safety Dell Pettus is a player for the New England Patriots.

Heavy NFL - Coach Mike Vrabel is associated with the New England Patriots.

WHAT:

patriots.com - The Patriots signed linebacker Benton Whitley to the practice squad.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots signed edge rusher Jose Ramirez to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

patriots.com - Jose Ramirez, who is 27 years old, was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

patriots.com - Ramirez played in four games on defense and special teams for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024.

Boston.com - Dell Pettus has been placed on injured reserve.

Heavy NFL - Pettus is out for at least four games due to an ankle injury.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will sign edge rusher Jose Ramirez from their practice squad.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The New England Patriots are based in New England.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - Dell Pettus is expected to be out for at least four games.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The reason for Pettus being placed on injured reserve is due to an ankle injury.

HOW:

patriots.com - Jose Ramirez is 6-foot-2 and weighs 252 pounds. He was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Eastern Michigan.

patriots.com - Benton Whitley has played in six NFL games and has recorded one fumble recovery and one pass defensed.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots are turning over the roster spot to Jose Ramirez, who is being signed from the practice squad.

The New England Patriots have signed edge rusher Jose Ramirez to the 53-man roster after previously placing him on the practice squad. Ramirez, who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 252 pounds, was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Eastern Michigan. Additionally, linebacker Benton Whitley has joined the practice squad; at 27 years old, he has experience on the practice squads and 53-man rosters of multiple NFL teams.