Final Patriots Cuts Could Feature Familiar Faces

The New England Patriots’ roster bubble has grown crowded with just one preseason game left.

Every summer, NFL teams trim rosters from 90 to 53 — a cut down that often leaves proven names vulnerable.

“Basically for these players, they’re more competing against each other as much as they are the other players at their position to prove who can be the most helpful to the team,” Alex Barth wrote for 98.5 The Sports Hub. That competition now includes Kendrick Bourne, Javon Baker, Cole Strange and Kyle Dugger.

Bourne’s situation is complicated. A steady presence since 2021, he faces questions about health and production. The 30-year-old has fought injuries in camp and has been forced to watch as…