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The New England Patriots made a change to their backfield Thursday, signing veteran running back JaMycal Hasty while placing Terrell Jennings on injured reserve.
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The move comes just hours before New England opens its preseason schedule against the Indianapolis Colts at 7:30 p.m. ET.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the transaction Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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"Patriots signed RB JaMycal Hasty and placed RB Terrell Jennings on injured reserve."
Hasty returns to New England after previously spending time with the organization during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The 29-year-old began his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers , playing there from 2020-21 before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
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During his most recent full season with the Patriots in 2024, Hasty appeared in 15 games and recorded 20 carries for 69 yards.
Across 54 career games, Hasty has rushed 121 times for 479 yards and four touchdowns while losing one fumble. He has also contributed as a receiving option out of the backfield, recording 60 receptions on 77 targets for 375 yards and two touchdowns.
Hasty now rejoins a Patriots team preparing for its first preseason action of 2026 , while Jennings' placement on injured reserve opens the roster spot for the veteran running back.
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