Rested in preseason opener
Douglas was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
Also in that category were the team's top two WRs, A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, while Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams all saw action in the contest. Douglas is listed as a first-teamer along with Brown and Doubs on New England's unofficial depth chart, and it looks like he could be poised for an uptick in snaps/targets out of the slot this coming season after seeing his catch total in 2025 drop to 31 following a 66-catch effort in 2024. In that scenario, the 2023 sixth-rounder has a chance to resurface as a fantasy option in deeper PPR-friendly formats.
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Reaches injury settlement with NE
The Patriots waived Jennings (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Romeo Doubs
Dominates at Saturday's practice
Doubs was the standout wide receiver during the Patriots' training camp practice Saturday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Romeo Doubs
Doesn't play against Indianapolis
Doubs did not play in the Patriots' 13-13 tie with the Colts in Thursday's preseason game.
Kayshon Boutte
Not targeted in preseason opener
Boutte logged 16 snaps in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts.
A.J. Brown
Held out of preseason opener
Brown was among the Patriots' key skill players who didn't see action in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Jam Miller
Leading rusher against Indy
Miller carried the ball 14 times for 55 yards and failed to catch his only target in Thursday's 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts.
Lan Larison
Makes impact as receiver Thursday
Larison gained just one yard on seven carries in Thursday's 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts, but he caught six of eight targets for 38 yards.
Drake Maye
Gets night off Thursday
Maye did not play in the Patriots' 13-13 preseason tie with the Colts on Thursday.
Andy Borregales
Misses three kicks Thursday
Borregales converted just two of five field-goal attempts in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts.
Terrell Jennings
Lands on injured reserve
Jennings (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.