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Patriots place seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins on injured reserve

The New England Patriots will head into the fall without Quintayvious Hutchins on the field. The organization officially placed the rookie outside linebacker on injured reserve Friday afternoon. No corresponding 53-man roster move was announced as the Jacksonville Jaguars await…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 8:55 PM
Patriots place seventh-round pick Quintayvious Hutchins on injured reserve
Key Things to Know
  • The New England Patriots placed rookie outside linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins on injured reserve.
  • Hutchins will miss a minimum of four games after sustaining a knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • No corresponding 53-man roster move was immediately announced ahead of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New England Patriots officially placed rookie outside linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins on injured reserve on Friday. Hutchins sustained a knee injury during New England's 20-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers and missed three consecutive practices ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. By landing on injured reserve, the 23-year-old is required to miss a minimum of four games.

Drafted in the seventh round at No. 247 overall in the 2026 NFL draft out of Boston College, Hutchins recorded three tackles over 16 defensive snaps and 12 special teams snaps in his first two games. The Patriots did not announce an immediate corresponding move, leaving an open spot on the 53-man roster.

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