Report: Patriots Place Edge Rusher On IR, Activate O-Lineman

The New England Patriots are playing the Baltimore Ravens Sunday and head coach Bill Belichick has made a few roster moves ahead of the game. New England won the match against the New York Jets, and players are looking forward to celebrating another win. Winning a game requires making several roster moves. In the most recent flurry of roster moves, the Patriots placed an edge rusher on injured reserve.

Outside linebacker Shilique Calhoun earned his spot on IR. New England activated offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor off injured reserve. The team also elevated inside linebackers Terez Hall and Cassh Maluia from the practice unit. Defensive tackle Nick Thurman was waived, and tight end Jordan Thomas joined the 53-man roster. The Patriots also signed fullback Paul Quessenberry to the practice unit.

Calhoun had a good role in the Patriots’ pass-rushing formulas this offseason. He played 42.8 percent of the special teams snaps. The edge rusher will spend some time on injured reserve, and this gives second-round draft pick Josh Uche great opportunities.

Eluemunor was great early in the season. He was the team’s surprise starter at right tackle. Will he get his role back at this point? Rookie Mike Onwenu had an excellent performance in his absence.

Patriots to replace their edge rusher

Hall is getting his second straight elevation. He started last week and had six tackles in the 30-27 win over the New York Jets. Maluia had to leave the 53-man roster this week. He played seven of the first eight games, but hasn’t played any defensive snaps in an NFL game.

Adding Hall and Maluia will probably affect starting linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley. He missed the game against the Jets due to a groin injury. The Patriots listed him and 17 others as questionable for the game.

Baltimore ranks first in yards per game and third in yards per carry for the season.

New England provided depth along the D-line. They have Carl Davis and Isaiah Mack. Davis had his Patriots debut against the Jets. Mack may see some action too.

Thomas is officially on the roster and he can join his teammates Sunday.