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Top Patriots backup C/G Ben Brown (knee) has been downgraded to out. He sustained the injury in the first preseason game Aug. 13. Veteran Greg Van Roten projects to that role.
Notably, RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) has not been downgraded, indicating he traveled with the team.
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- Sep 7 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Top Patriots backup C/G Ben Brown (knee) has been downgraded to out. He sustained the injury in the first preseason game Aug. 13. Veteran Greg Van Roten projects to that role. Notably, RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) has not been downgraded, indicating he traveled with the team.+1
- Sep 7 Andrew Callahan (Bluesky) #Patriots OL Greg Van Roten made his road NFL debut at Seattle in the Fail Mary game, and said of the crowd noise: “It’s an incessant assault of your senses.” More on the 12th Man, #Patriots RBs, Christian Gonzalez talks and defense: www.bostonherald.com/2026/09/07/c... · Quoting Andrew Callahan: Why Rhamondre Stevenson will be a bell cow and bellwether for the #Patriots in Seattle, a key figure and frustration in Christian Gonzalez talks, how NE will solve its EDGE issue and more nuggets in my “Friday” 5 column:
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From the lighter side: Patriots OL are continuing their ‘25 tradition of Thursday dinners together — with this week’s taking place at Capital Grille.
An 8-ounce filet with lobster tail among the menu picks players said they enjoyed.
Greg Van Roten, as oldest, picks up 1st bill.
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Reserve C/G Ben Brown has been released, which is the second roster move to make room for today’s waiver claims.
Brown had been the top backup at center and guard in training camp before sustaining an injury in Week 1 of the preseason. Greg Van Roten has since assumed that role.
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- Aug 31 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Follow-up context: Because Ben Brown is a vested veteran and doesn’t need to clear waivers, the expectation is that he is re-signed in New England in the coming days. This is logistical. · Quoting Mike Reiss: Reserve C/G Ben Brown has been released, which is the second roster move to make room for today’s waiver claims. Brown had been the top backup at center and guard in training camp before sustaining an injury in Week 1 of the preseason. Greg Van Roten has since assumed that role.+1
- Aug 31 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) Reserve C/G Ben Brown has been released, which is the second roster move to make room for today’s waiver claims. Brown had been the top backup at center and guard in training camp before sustaining an injury in Week 1 of the preseason. Greg Van Roten has since assumed that role.+1