On Tuesday, the New England Patriots waived cornerback D.J. James. On its own, it’s not a noteworthy move. James is a second-year player who was drafted in the sixth round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2024. After being waived by Seattle, he spent his rookie season on New England’s practice squad. He flashed some promise in training camp this year and made the 53-man roster, but he could be headed back to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
However, the Patriots’ decision to waive him could be a sign of a bigger development.