Patriots Daily Digg: January 20 2026

Roster / Practice Squad News

• D’Ernest Johnson and Leonard Taylor III reverted to the practice squad the day after the Texans game. Both were elevated for that divisional win and played in the game before returning to the squad. 
  

• Current roster details are up ahead of the AFC Championship vs Denver. The depth chart shows Drake Maye leading the QB room with Dobbs and DeVito behind him, and solid pieces across OL, WR, and the secondary. 

Honors

• Drake Maye was named to the PFWA 2025 All-AFC team after a big sophomore season. Maye led the league in several efficiency metrics and helped New England to a strong record heading into the AFC Championship. 

Injury Updates

• New injury notes ahead of the AFC Championship Game are out: most players from the Texans game had only minimal issues, but Carlton Davis is still in concussion protocol following that match. Other players like Robert Spillane and Rhamondre Stevenson had brief exits but returned quickly. A full report will follow after Wednesday practice. 

Denver Broncos Updates

• Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins is designated to return from injured reserve and could practice this week before the AFC Championship. That gives Denver a notable offensive boost. 
  

• Jarrett Stidham is set to start for the Broncos in the AFC title game after Bo Nix’s injury.