Wilcox reverted to New England's practice squad Monday. Wilcox played one offensive snap and six on special teams during Sunday's victory over the Bears. The 28-year-old has now appeared in two games this season and is eligible to be elevated just one more time.
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Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
11/7/1996 (28)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'4", 250 lbs
Birthplace
Tarpon Springs, FL, USA
Position
TE
College
South Florida
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
New England Patriots
2024-Present
(1 season)
Cincinnati Bengals
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Wilcox reverted to New England's practice squad Monday. Wilcox played one offensive snap and six on special teams during Sunday's victory over the Bears. The 28-year-old has now appeared in two games this season and is eligible to be elevated just one more time.
Wilcox was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Wilcox was last elevated to the active roster for Week 4 against the 49ers, during which he played 17 snaps on special teams. He'll serve as New England's No. 4 tight end Sunday against Chicago behind Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and Jaheim Bell.
Wilcox reverted to New England's practice squad Monday. Wilcox played exclusively on special teams during Sunday's loss to the 49ers, and he was unable to record any stats. The 27-year-old will now await his next opportunity to be elevated for a game.
Wilcox was elevated from the Patriots' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Wilcox signed with the Patriots in April after spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Bengals. He wasn't able to make New England's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. Wilcox will be elevated for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, and if he's active, he'll serve as the Pats' No. 4 tight end behind Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and Jaheim Bell.
Wilcox signed with New England's practice squad Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Wilcox wasn't able to crack the Patriots' 53-man roster after catching just two passes (on five targets) for nine yards across two preseason games. He brings three years of NFL experience, which should mean he'll likely be called up if tight ends Hunter Henry (undisclosed), Austin Hooper or Jaheim Bell are forced to miss time.
The Patriots cut Wilcox on Tuesday. After spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Bengals -- during which he appeared in 48 regular-season games -- Wilcox signed with the Patriots in April. He was competing for a depth tight end role in training camp, but he only played in the first two preseason games, during which he recorded just two catches on five targets for nine yards. Given his previous experience, Wilcox should manage to catch on with another team either on the roster or practice squad.
Wilcox (calf) was back at practice Friday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. The tight end was out for five days after going down with a calf injury last Sunday during practice. While Wilcox is primed for a depth role this year, veteran tight ends Hunter Henry (undisclosed) and Austin Hooper (undisclosed) are dealing with injuries of their own. This could at least open up opportunities for Wilcox if he's able to play this Sunday when the Patriots finish out the preseason against the Commanders.
Wilcox departed Sunday's practice early due to an apparent calf injury, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports. Wilcox was getting increased reps with top tight ends Hunter Henry (undisclosed) and Austin Hooper (undisclosed) dealing with injuries of their own, so the Patriots' TE room is currently short of bodies. Rookie Jaheim Bell ended up getting a long look in Sunday's practice session and caught a touchdown from three different quarterbacks, per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. It's unclear how much time Henry, Hooper or Wilcox are expected to miss with their respective injuries.
Wilcox signed a contract with the Patriots on Monday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Wilcox now will call New England home after spending the first three campaigns of his career In Cincinnati. The 27-year-old appeared in all 17 regular-season games in 2023, mostly operating as the Bengals' No. 3 option at tight end and recording nine catches (on 12 targets) for 56 yards. If he can make the Patriots' roster this year, he'll likely be a depth option for them, too.