Patriots Sign Journeyman Corner To Fill Final Practice Squad Spot

The Patriots’ 16-man practice squad is full once again.

New England on Thursday signed journeyman cornerback Breon Borders, according to Borders’ agency, Exclusive Sports Group. The Patriots are the 12th NFL franchise that Borders has been a part of, although the 28-year-old only has appeared in games for five of those teams.

Borders last saw an NFL snap in Week 18 last season for the Chicago Bears. It was the only game he appeared in all season. He hasn’t played an actual defensive snap since the 2021 campaign and has been a primary special teamer for most of his career.

We initially thought the Patriots’ final practice squad spot would go to quarterback Matt Corral, who’s been on a rollercoaster ride since initially signing with New England in late August. You can click here to read more about that increasingly bizarre situation.

New England will visit the New York Jets at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Practice squad elevations must be announced by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday.