FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed S John Saunders Jr. to the practice squad. Saunders was released by New England from the 53-man roster on Monday.
Saunders, 24, was signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the Miami practice squad on Oct. 30, 2025. The 6-foot-2, 211-pounder, originally signed with Miami as a rookie free agent out of Mississippi on May 9, 2025, and began the season on the practice squad. He began his college career at Miami (Ohio) before transferring to Mississippi following the 2022 season.


























