Overview
- The Patriots, who made the moves Monday, waived tight end Marshall Lang and wide receiver John Jiles following the 2026 draft.
- They drafted Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in the third round and signed Illinois undrafted rookie Tanner Arkin, increasing competition at tight end.
- The roster now stands at 89 players with two open spots because international tackle Lorenz Metz does not count against the NFL’s 90-man offseason limit.
- The waivers do not change the salary cap since both players were on minimum, non‑guaranteed deals that did not count in the offseason top‑51.
- Lang had bounced between Seattle and New England since going undrafted in 2025, showing how fringe players often cycle as teams reset depth charts after the draft.