The New England Patriots could receive an internal boost at four positions this week thanks to the NFL’s new rules governing the injured reserve list.
Since the Patriots placed running back Damien Harris, wide receiver Gunner Olszewski, offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste and defensive tackle Beau Allen on IR in the week between roster cuts and Week 1, those players are eligible to return off of injured reserve this week.
Previously, only two players could return off of injured reserve per team after missing eight games. Now, an unlimited amount of players can return off of IR after just three weeks.