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Patriots sign defensive end off Bears practice squad, place linebacker on injured reserve

The New England Patriots are currently traveling to New Jersey ahead of their matchup against the New York Jets on Thursday night, but before the two teams kick off at MetLife Stadium, there have been some roster changes.

New England announced on Wednesday that they've signed defensive end Jamree Kromah off of the Chicago Bears practice squad and placed linebacker Oshane Ximines on injured reserve.

Kromah, 24, played collegiately at both Rutgers (2018-21) and James Madison (2022-23). In his two years at James Madison, he appeared in 23 games, recording 81 tackles (26 for a loss), 14.