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

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.