Patriots RB Battle
Patriots Place Terrell Jennings on IR, Sign JaMycal Hasty for RB Competition
Key Points
Hasty's signing marks his third stint with the Patriots, and he has worked with each of the team's past three head coaches (he was claimed off waivers in 2023 and played 15 games in 2024).
With Jennings on injured reserve, the Patriots' third running back job has become a four-man competition among JaMycal Hasty, Hassan Haskins, Lan Larison and Jam Miller.
Hassan Haskins is a 2022 fourth-round pick who spent his first two NFL seasons with the Titans and has spent two seasons with the Chargers, appearing in 29 games (primarily as a special-teams player).
Jennings began camp on the non-football injury (NFI) list, and his injury is undisclosed; he said, 'It was just something small,' when asked about it, and his IR designation now rules him out for the 2026 season unless an injury settlement is reached.
The New England Patriots placed running back Terrell Jennings on injured reserve ahead of their preseason opener, ending his shot at the No. 3 running back job for the 2026 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed JaMycal Hasty to fill the void, according to Idaho Statesman.
Jennings had been a frontrunner for the third RB spot after returning from the non-football injury list early in camp. He downplayed the setback, saying, 'It was just something small,' but the IR designation rules him out for the year unless an injury settlement is reached, per Boston.com.
Jennings' IR Opens a Four-Man Backfield Battle
With Jennings out, the Patriots' third running back job is now an open four-man race. The contenders are JaMycal Hasty, Hassan Haskins, Lan Larison, and Jam Miller. No clear favorite has emerged, according to The Olympian.
The top two spots appear set. Rhamondre Stevenson is the lead back. TreVeyon Henderson holds the No. 2 role. Everything below that is up for grabs heading into the preseason.
Hasty Returns for a Third Stint in New England
JaMycal Hasty is no stranger to the Patriots. This is his third time on the roster. He was claimed off waivers in 2023 and played 15 games in 2024, per Kansas.com. He has worked under each of the team's last three head coaches.
That familiarity is a key selling point. Hasty knows the system and brings special-teams value. That could give him an edge over younger or less experienced backs in the competition, according to Archy Netys.
Haskins Brings NFL Experience From Titans and Chargers
Hassan Haskins is another veteran in the mix. The Patriots picked him up in an earlier roster move alongside waiving injured back Myles Montgomery. Haskins was a 2022 fourth-round pick out of Michigan.
He spent two seasons with the Tennessee Titans and two more with the Los Angeles Chargers. Across those stops, he appeared in 29 games, mostly on special teams, per Boston.com. His experience on coverage units could help him stick on the 53-man roster even if he is not a featured ball-carrier.
Depth Chart Reshaping Continues as Preseason Begins
New England's backfield has seen steady turnover this camp. The Patriots waived Myles Montgomery due to injury, signed Haskins, and now signed Hasty — all within a short window. Each move chips away at the depth chart and forces a new evaluation, according to Idaho Statesman.
Larison and Miller round out the group. Both are younger and less proven at the NFL level. The preseason games will likely be their best chance to make a case. The Patriots need clarity at the No. 3 spot before final cuts in late August.
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