After weeks of practice squad elevations, the Patriots are committing a spot on the active roster to offensive tackle Conor McDermott.
The move corresponds to New England waiving quarterback Will Grier on Saturday. McDermott fills the open spot on the 53-man roster. Fellow tackle Riley Reiff has not been activated off injured reserve yet, although he did return to practice in a limited capacity.
McDermott has had a complicated season but is gaining momentum as of late. He began the year fighting for a spot on the Patriots’ roster in the preseason. An injury derailed that hope, landing McDermott on IR.