Terrell Jennings has made only one look on gameday for the New England Patriots this season.
However evidently the Patriots have appreciated what they’ve seen out of the 6-foot, 217-pound operating again on the apply area. A lot in order that Jennings received a promotion Friday.
In response to The Boston Globe’s Christopher Worth, the Patriots took Jennings off the apply squad and signed him to the 53-man roster for not solely the remainder of the 2024 marketing campaign, however for subsequent season as properly.
Jennings signed with the Patriots this previous spring as an undrafted free agent out of little-known Florida A&M. He was lower on the finish of coaching camp however rejoined the workforce on the apply squad. He earned one elevation to the lively roster, coming in Week 6 towards the Houston Texans. He rushed 5 occasions for 13 yards within the blowout loss whereas additionally enjoying seven snaps on particular groups.
Jennings may get extra of a glance with the Patriots enjoying for draft positioning over their remaining three video games. The 23-year-old may take over for JaMycal Hasty, who hasn’t completed a lot in his first season with New England. Hasty was dominated out for Sunday’s sport towards the Buffalo Payments resulting from an ankle damage.
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Jennings starred at Florida A&M, dashing for 1,860 yards, which ranks twelfth in class historical past, to go together with 24 touchdowns in 44 profession video games.
Making this transfer ensures future depth on the operating again place for the Patriots and provides Jennings an opportunity to see if he can present any assist to a lackluster offense.