With OTAs in the rearview and the Patriots’ roster likely set for camp, barring a few backend roster additions — or a possible DeAndre Hopkins signing — we’re going to assess the wide receiver position group.
This is an opportunity to get into the why some players are on the 90-man roster and the role they could play if they make the team.
In the NFL, only 53 members make the active roster, with 46 active for game day (excluding the third QB due to a rule change this offseason). The Patriots can also carry 16 players on their practice squad.