Terrell Jennings

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Terrell Jennings was signed by the New England Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on December 21, 2024 ... Originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent (5/13/24) ... Released by New England (8/27/24) ... Signed by New England to the practice squad (8/28/24) ... Elevated by New England to the active roster from the practice squad (10/12/24) ... Reverted back to the New England practice squad (10/14/24).

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2025 (7/0, 0/0) 

• Started the season on the practice squad. 
• Made his 2025 debut when he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad at New Orleans (10/12) and served as a kick returner. Also appeared on the punt return team for one play. 
• Elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for the second straight week at Tennessee (10/19). Handled kickoff return duties for the second straight week and saw action at running back in the fourth quarter. Converted a fourth-and-2 situation in the fourth quarter to set up victory formation, run out the clock and seal the 31-13 win at Tennessee. 
• Elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for the third straight week vs. Cleveland (10/26). Saw action at running back in the fourth quarter, logging runs of 4 yards and 11 yards to set up victory formation, run out the clock and seal the 32-13 victory for the Patriots. 
• Signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Oct. 29. 
• Scored his first-career touchdown vs. Atlanta (11/2) on a 3-yard run in the second quarter. He finished the game with 11 rushes for 35 yards (3.2 avg.) and a touchdown, along with a 9-yard reception on a pass from QB Drake Maye in the third quarter, the first of his career. 
• Left the game at Tampa Bay (11/9) in the second quarter due to injury.
• Dressed but did not play vs. the N.Y. Jets (11/13). 
• Had his first kickoff return at Cincinnati (11/23) with a 20yard return in the second quarter. 
• Left the game vs. the N.Y. Giants (12/1) due to injury and did not return. 
• Placed on injured reserve on Dec. 13.

2024 (3/0)

• Spent most of the season on the practice squad. Was elevated for one game and then was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
• Played in three games on special teams and as a reserve running back, finishing with 13 rushing attempts for 33 yards.
• Originally signed by New England as a rookie free agent on May 13.
• Saw his first NFL action when he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad vs. Houston (10/13). Made his debut on the opening kickoff and at running back in the third quarter, finishing with 5 attempts for 13 yards.
• Saw action on several special teams units at Buffalo (12/22) in his first game after being signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
• Inactive vs. the L.A. Chargers (12/28) but returned to the lineup vs. Buffalo (1/5/25), seeing action at both running back and on special teams and finished with 8 carries for 20 yards.

COLLEGE

• Played in 44 games during his college career and finished with 381 rushing attempts for 1,860 yards and 24 touchdowns.
• His 1,860 rushing yards rank 12th in school history.
• In 2023, Jennings was the Offensive MVP of the Florida Classic and the SWAC Championship game.

PERSONAL

• Grew up with Patriots WR DeMario Douglas with both playing against each other in Pop Warner. They were teammates in 7-on-7 tournaments and won a state championship in high school together at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla.