The Patriots have had some unfortunate injuries to begin training camp, including cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, and projected starting center James Bradbury. While a more under-the-radar injury, UDFA fullback Brock Lampe was placed on IR with an undisclosed injury. This will keep him out for the entirety of 2025.
Lampe was a UDFA, yes. Nonetheless, he was also pegged as one of the top UDFA candidates to make the roster. Given the nature of the fullback position and his collegiate success (85.6 PFF grade in 2024), there was a chance he'd not only make the team but be a staple of McDaniels' offense.