Ahead of the start of this year’s training camp, the New England Patriots decided to place three of their rehabbing players on the physically unable to perform list (PUP): running back Sony Michel, wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, and core special teamer Brandon King. While Michel remains on the list for the time being, Sanu has since been activated. King, meanwhile, has also seen his designation get changed.
According to the NFL’s transaction wire, the Patriots moved him from their active/PUP list to reserve/PUP on Tuesday. This change in status means that the 27-year-old will now no longer count against New England’s 80-man roster — leaving the team with two open spots — and also that he will have to sit out at least the first six weeks of the regular season before being eligible for reactivation.