Myles Bryant

Myles Bryant was signed to the New England Patriots 53man roster from the practice squad on October 19, 2021 ... Originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent (5/5/20) ... Released by New England (9/5/20) ...Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/6/20) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/16/20) ... Released by New England (8/31/21) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/1/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/2/21) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (10/4/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/9/21) ... Reverted back to the Patriots practice squad (10/11/21).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Myles Bryant was signed to the New England Patriots 53man roster from the practice squad on October 19, 2021 ... Originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent (5/5/20) ... Released by New England (9/5/20) ...Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/6/20) ... Signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/16/20) ... Released by New England (8/31/21) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (9/1/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/2/21) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (10/4/21) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster (10/9/21) ... Reverted back to the Patriots practice squad (10/11/21).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2022 (16/6)

• Sees playing time in the nickel defense.
• Lined up for his first regular season punt return in the second quarter of the season opener at Miami (9/11). He finished with two punt returns for 12 yards.
• Led the team in total tackles with nine (5 solo, 4 assist) at Pittsburgh (9/18).
• Part of the defensive unit that pitched a shutout vs. Detroit (10/9), who entered the game with the top-ranked offense in the NFL. Had a key pass breakup near the goal line on fourth down from the 5-yard line. The defense stopped all 6 of Detroit's fourth down attempts.
• Part of the defensive unit that held Cleveland, who entered the game with the top ranked rushing attack, to 70 rushing yards. It was the first time this season the Browns had less than 170 rushing yards (10/16). Had three tackles (2 solo, 1 asst.).
• Had his first interception of the season in the game vs. Chicago (10/24). He picked off a pass that was tipped by LB Matthew Judon in the second quarter. It was his third career interception after recording one in 2021 and one in 2020.
• Registered four tackles at N.Y. Jets (10/30).
• Made his third career start and first of the season in the nickle defense vs. Indianapolis (11/6). Recorded three tackles. Bryant and S Kyle Dugger combined on a tackle on third down to force a Colts punt. Part of the defensive unit that forced the Colts to go 0-for-14 on third down and allowed just 121 total yards of offense. Also had a pass defensed on Colts fourth down to give the Patriots the ball.
• Had two assisted tackles vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20), two of which came on third down situations, including on with DL Deatrich Wise Jr. on third-and-3 for -4 yards in the second quarter and the other one with LB Ja'Whaun Bentley on third-and-17 to keep the Jets from reaching the first down marker and forcing a punt. Was part of the defensive unit that held the Jets to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.
• Had three solo tackles at Minnesota (11/24).
• Was in the starting lineup vs. Buffalo (12/1). Had three total tackles (2 solo, 1 assist).
• Was in the starting lineup at Arizona (12/12) Had seven total tackles (5 solo, 2 assist). Part of the defensive unit that recorded six sacks, two takeaways, a touchdown and four fourth-down stops
• Had two solo tackles at Las Vegas (12/18). Part of the defensive unit that has scored five touchdowns, tied with Arizona for the most in 2022.
• Had six total tackles (3 solo, 3 assist) vs. Cincinnati (12/24). Part of the defensive unit that has scored six times this season and in three consecutive games.
• Recorded seven total tackles (5 solo, 2 assist) vs. Miami (1/1). Also returned punts in place of Marcus Jones, who was inactive. Bryant returned punts for the first three weeks of the season before Jones took over. Bryant had two punt returns for 10 yards.
• Recorded five total tackles (4 solo, 1 assist) at Buffalo (1/8).

2021 (12/12, 1/1)

• Began the season on the practice squad.
• Was elevated to the active roster vs. Tampa Bay (10/3) and at Houston (10/10) before being signed to the 53-man roster on Oct. 19.
• Overall played in 12 games with two starts and finished with 41 total tackles, one sack, one interception, three passes defensed and one forced fumble.
• Also started in the playoff game at Buffalo (1/15) and finished with two total tackles.
• Played significant snaps at cornerback vs. N.Y. Jets (10/24). Sacked QB Zach Wilson for an 8-yard loss on a third-down play to force a punt on the Jets first offensive drive. It was the first career sack for Bryant. He also forced a fumble on a tackle of Jets RB Michael Carter in the fourth quarter that was recovered by LB Josh Uche.
• Saw significant action on defense at L.A. Chargers (10/31) with three total tackles, a QB hit and one pass defensed. Made a big hit on WR Keenan Allen on third down in the third quarter to force an incompletion and limit the Chargers to a field goal.
• Made his first NFL start when the Patriots opened in a nickel defense at Buffalo (12/6). Saw increased playing time due to Kyle Dugger being out due to Covid. Recorded five total tackles as well as one pass defensed on fourth down of the final Bills drive to secure the 14-10 victory.
• Started and played a season-high of 69 snaps, while recording a game-high nine tackles vs. Buffalo (12/26).
• Played significant snaps at cornerback vs. Jacksonville (1/2). He celebrated his birthday by picking off a Trevor Lawrence pass in the second quarter, returning it 33 yards to the Jacksonville 33-yard line. It was his second career interception.
• Placed on Covid Reserve list and missed the game at Miami (1/9).
• Returned to action after missing the regular season finale and started in first playoff game in Wild Card Round loss at Buffalo (1/15), totaling two tackles.

2020 (9/0)

• Began the season on the practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster and was inactive for the loss at Seattle (9/20), a home win against Las Vegas (9/27), Week 4 loss at Kansas City (10/5), Week 6 loss vs. Denver (10/18) and a Week 7 loss vs. San Francisco (10/25).
• Played as a reserve in nine games and totaled 10 tackles, one interception and one pass defended. Also made two special teams tackles.
• Was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad during the week leading into the game and saw his first in game NFL action, making one tackle in a Week 8 loss at Buffalo (11/1).
• Played a limited role as a defensive back in a Week 9 win at the Jets (11/9). Assisted with Cody Davis on a kickoff tackle in the first quarter.
• Was inactive Week 11 at Houston (11/22).
• Substituted in and played defensive back in a Week 10 win vs. Baltimore (11/15). Made one solo tackle in the second quarter.
• Appeared as a reserve defensive back in a Week 12 win vs. Arizona (11/29). Made three total tackles including a stop on Kenyan Drake that went for a one-yard loss in the third quarter.
• Saw time in a reserve role at defensive back and played on special teams in a Week 13 win at the Chargers (12/6). Made on defensive tackle and assisted on a kickoff return tackle in the third quarter.
• Registered his first NFL interception when he picked off Rams QB Jared Goff to give the Patriots a first down at the LA 32-yard line in the second quarter of a Week 14 loss at the Rams (12/10).
• Made two solo tackles as a reserve defensive back in a week 15 loss at Miami (12/20).
• Appeared as a reserve defensive back in a Week 16 loss vs. Buffalo. Made two tackles.
• Appeared as a reserve defensive back in a Week 17 win vs. the Jets (1/3). Made one tackle in the third quarter and added special teams tackle on a fourth quarter kickoff.

COLLEGE

• Played in 49 games during his college career and finished with 114 total tackles, 4½ sacks, four interceptions with one returned for a touchdown, 15 passes defensed, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles.
• As a senior in 2019, was named to the All-Pac 12 second team and also to the Pro Football Focus, Phil Steele and Associated Press All-Pac 12 second team.
• Played in 11-of-14 games during his true freshman season at Washington.

PERSONAL

• Helped lead Loyola High School in Pasadena, California o a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 playoffs as a senior in 2015.
• Recorded 68 tackles, plus 28 receptions for 406 yards as a senior.