Joins active roster
The Patriots elevated Wilkerson to their active roster in advance of Saturday's playoff opener against the Bills.
With Nelson Agholor out with a concussion Week 17, Wilkerson stepped into an expanded role in the Patriots' blowout win over the Jaguars, catching four of his eight targets for 42 yards and two touchdowns. Agholor returned to action for the team's regular-season finale, so Wilkerson wasn't activated ahead of that contest. Heading into playoffs, Wilkerson gives the team added wideout depth behind Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne and Agholor, a context that makes him a speculative fantasy option this weekend.
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Ty Montgomery
WR | NE
Could move into receiving back role
In the wake of James White's retirement, based on how things have gone in training camp, Montgomery could have the inside track to fill the Patriots' vacated receiving back role, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Nelson Agholor
WR | NE
Sits out preseason opener
Agholor was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't see action in Thursday's preseason opener against the Giants, Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal reports.
Kristian Wilkerson
WR | NE
Catches eight passes Thursday
Wilkerson logged 46 snaps en route to recording eight catches for 99 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants, Mike Dussault of the Patriots' official site reports.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB | NE
Seven touches in preseason opener
Strong rushed six times for 25 yards and caught his only target for no gain in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants.
Kevin Harris
RB | NE
Scores TD in preseason opener
Harris rushed six times for nine yards and a touchdown while catching one of two targets for minus-2 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants.
Tyquan Thornton
WR | NE
Finds end zone in preseason opener
Thornton caught both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants.
J.J. Taylor
RB | NE
Starts first preseason game
Taylor rushed five times for 16 yards and caught his only target for 11 yards in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants.
Ty Montgomery
WR | NE
Could claim change-of-pace role
Montgomery is a candidate for added opportunities in the Patriots offense after running back James White announced his retirement from the NFL, NESN's Zack Cox and ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.
Pierre Strong Jr.
RB | NE
Could see added opportunities
Strong is a candidate to see added opportunities as a rookie after fellow running back James White announced his retirement from the NFL, NESN's Zack Cox reports.
Mac Jones
QB | NE
Not expected to play Thursday
Jones isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Giants, Mike Reiss and Dan Graziano of ESPN.com report.