With Stephon Gilmore traded to the Carolina Panthers, and with Jonathan Jones suffering a season-ending shoulder injury shortly thereafter, the New England Patriots turned to their practice squad to bolster their cornerback depth. After already seeing action in two previous games, Myles Bryant was officially elevated to the active roster in mid-October.
In the two contests since his promotion, the second-year defender has been on the field for a combined 94 of 124 defensive snaps (75.8%): Bryant spent the majority of his time filling Jones’ old role in the slot, but he also moved back to a free safety alignment on occasion.