Patriots sign 11 practice squad players to futures contracts

Mike Vrabel, Head Coach at New England Patriots
Mike Vrabel, Head Coach at New England Patriots
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The New England Patriots have signed 11 players to futures contracts, the team announced on February 10, 2026. The group includes G Mehki Butler, LB Amari Gainer, WR John Jiles, TE Marshall Lang, T Lorenz Metz, DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr., LB Otis Reese, G Andrew Rupcich, S John Saunders Jr., DL Leonard Taylor III and WR Jeremiah Webb.

All of these players ended the previous season as members of the Patriots’ practice squad.

Futures contracts allow teams to secure rights to players for the upcoming season. These agreements are typically signed by athletes who were not on an active roster at the end of the regular season.



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