With Terrell Jennings earning a spot on the 53-man roster and practice squad member Jashaun Corbin placed on injured reserve, New England brought in some more pieces at running back. The Patriots signed D’Ernest Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker to their practice squad.

Looking to rebound after consecutive losses, the Atlanta Falcons face one of the better position groups in the New England Patriots' wide receivers. Granted, everyone understands that the quarterback plays an integral role. Drake Maye is gaining traction as one of the better young signal callers in the NFL.

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Atlanta has some question marks of its own, as QB Michael Penix Jr. and WR Drake London’s statuses for Week 9 remain uncertain. Even if both can suit up, New England still has plenty of momentum to pull out a victory of six or more points.

The New England Patriots announced they have signed running back D’Ernest Johnson to the practice squad on Wednesday. Johnson, who was released from the Arizona Cardinals ' practice squad on Tuesday, was spotted wearing a No. 34 jersey at practice.

The Patriots’ player entrance made a lasting impression on new safety John Saunders Jr. on his first trip up to Gillette Stadium.

The former Patriots linebacker revealed how he tried to recruit Myles Garrett to New England after his five-sack performance in Week 8.