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Recent Patriots misses the cut in latest 53-man roster projection after preseason opener

The New England Patriots tallied a dominant win over the Washington Commanders to open the preseason on Friday. Mike Vrabel’s group never trailed and put together elite outings on both sides of the ball.

With the first preseason game in the books, the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan decided to reveal his latest 53-man roster projection, and a recent Patriots draft pick was noticeably absent from the prediction.

Callahan predicts wide receiver Javon Baker will miss New England’s initial 53-man roster. Baker was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and played just 11 games during his rookie season with one reception for 12 yards.