The addition of tight end Anthony Firkser required a move among the 90 for the New England Patriots.
That move would be linebacker Raekwon McMillan, whom the organization officially placed on injured reserve Thursday, as A to Z Sports’ Doug Kyed first reported.
The Ohio State product suffered a partially torn Achilles in practice, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. It will end his 2023 before it could begin. Barring injury settlements, NFL players sent to IR prior to 53-man rosters being established are ineligible to be activated later in the regular season.