Patriots Resign Offensive Lineman Conley, Reinforce Roster Amid Injury Returns

The New England Patriots have made several roster and injury updates as they prepare for their Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins. They re-signed offensive lineman Jack Conley to the practice squad while releasing Mehki Butler, adding depth and versatility to their offensive line. Key players Morgan Moses and Harold Landry returned to practice in a limited capacity, while star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is expected to return soon after being sidelined by a lingering hamstring injury, highlighted by the release of cornerback D.J. James to clear roster space. The team also brought back defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to the practice squad shortly after releasing him before Week 1, aiming to bolster their defensive line depth. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel emphasized the need for better second-half performance and more complementary football after their 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, with quarterback Drake Maye showing some promise despite some mistakes. Overall, the Patriots are focusing on getting key players healthy and improving cohesion to turn around their early season struggles.