The New England Patriots are anticipating linebacker Jamie Collins to miss another week due to the flu and have elevated linebacker Eric Martin to the active roster in response according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
However, instead of using the open roster spot from placing running back Dion Lewis on the injured reserve, the Patriots have waived safety Dewey McDonald. McDonald was acquired from waivers after the Indianapolis Colts cut him and tried to stash him on the practice squad.
This means that the Patriots still have an open roster spot.