The New England Patriots might be foreshadowing their offensive game plan against the Cleveland Browns with the practice-squad elevation moves they made Saturday.
The Patriots called up two players at key offensive positions by bringing backup quarterback Garrett Gilbert and wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey onto the active roster for the Week 6 matchup.
Gilbert’s elevation could signal that second-year signal-caller Mac Jones isn’t quite ready to play just yet, despite being listed as questionable for the contest and reportedly flying with the team to Cleveland. If Jones is unable to go, the Patriots will turn again to rookie Bailey Zappe, who would make his second career NFL start.