The New England Patriots did not take long to fill the open roster spot created by releasing cornerback Jack Jones: they claimed running back JaMycal Hasty off waivers on Monday to bring their roster back up to a maximum of 53 players.
Hasty, 27, brings some experience to the team’s backfield. What exactly does the move mean in the context of the other transaction on Monday? Let’s find out.
New England now has four-ish running backs on its roster: The Patriots’ running back position has been a two-man show so far this year, with Rhamondre Stevenson as the top option and Ezekiel Elliott a solid rotational piece alongside him.