Myles Bryant

Myles Bryant was signed to the New England Patriots 53- man roster 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 to the Patriots practice squad (9/1/21) ... Elevated to New England's 53-man roster (10/2/21) ... reverted back to the Patriots practice squad (10/4/21) ... Elevated to New England's 53-man 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 53- man roster 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 to the Patriots practice squad (9/1/21) ... Elevated to New England's 53-man roster (10/2/21) ... reverted back to the Patriots practice squad (10/4/21) ... Elevated to New England's 53-man roster (10/9/21) ... Reverted back to the Patriots practice squad (10/11/21).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2021 (12/12, 1/1)

• Was elevated to the active roster vs. Tampa Bay (10/3). Saw the field in a limited role as a defensive back.
• Elevated to the active roster (COVID-19 replacement) for the game at Houston (10/10). Played limited snaps on defense.
• Signed to the 53-man roster on Oct. 19.
• 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.
• Rotated in at cornerback at Carolina (11/7) and made five tackles.
• Had four combined tackles in the win vs. Cleveland (11/14).
• Made his first NFL start when the Patriots opened in a nickel defense at Buffalo (12/6). Recorded five total tackles on the day as well as one pass defensed on fourth down of the final Bills drive to secure the victory.
• Recorded a tackle at Indianapolis (12/18).
• 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. His first pick came at the LA Rams in the second quarter on Dec. 10, 2020.
• Placed on Covid Reserve list.
• 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.