Jeremiah Pharms: Everything you need to know

The Patriots signed Pharms to the active roster Saturday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports. Pharms has played in two games this season, logging one solo tackle and one tackle assist on 28 defensive snaps. The defensive end is set to receive rotational snaps on the Patriots' defensive line behind starters Christian Barmore and Cory Durden in Sunday's divisional game against the Jets.

The Patriots waived Pharms on Saturday. Pharms loses his 53-man roster spot to fellow DT Cory Durden, who was signed off the team's practice squad. Pharms appeared in 28 regular-season games for New England over the previous two seasons, logging 42 tackles (20 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery. He could be an option to join the practice squad.

Pharms agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Patriots on Monday, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports. Pharms played in 16 regular-season contests with New England in 2024, tallying 33 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks. He saw his most action at the end of the campaign, logging at least 58 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of his final three games. Pharms likely will continue to work in a rotational role for the Patriots next season.