Patriots add Hassan Haskins to running back depth, sign D’Shawn Jamison to practice squad

The New England Patriots made a roster adjustment on Tuesday, signing running back Hassan Haskins and adding cornerback D’Shawn Jamison to the practice squad, a transaction aimed at shoring up two areas as the season moves into its later weeks. The move comes with TreVeyon Henderson, New England’s established option in the backfield, reportedly expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain.

Haskins’ arrival provides the Patriots with another body who can help absorb workload during a stretch where the team’s run game could face constraints. When a lead back is sidelined longer than first hoped, teams often look for players who can understand an offense quickly and contribute on the practice field, and this signing reflects that kind of immediate, practical approach to depth.

Alongside the new additions, the Patriots also made a corresponding move. Outside linebacker Jose Ramirez was released as part of the roster rebalancing connected to the practice-squad signings. Practice squad shuffles like this are common in the NFL because they allow a club to respond to injuries and matchup planning without committing active-roster spots to every temporary need.

Jamison’s addition gives New England an added look in the secondary at the practice level. Cornerback depth matters not only for coverages and schemes, but also for the way the first unit prepares each week. A team with an evolving defensive plan or dealing with injuries often uses practice-squad defensive backs to help replicate upcoming opponents’ passing concepts during practice.

The timing also ties to the Patriots’ internal planning around Henderson’s status. In the NFL, ankle sprains can create a ripple effect on how a back’s workload is managed, especially when pass protection, route timing, and quick lateral movement are all part of the weekly execution. With Henderson expected to be out for multiple weeks, New England’s coaching staff will likely lean more heavily on its remaining options and evaluate whether Haskins can develop into a more regular practice contributor and emergency option.

As the team proceeds, the key question is how New England balances game-week needs with development. The Patriots’ next priority will be confirming how the backfield rotation evolves once Henderson is fully absent from day-to-day availability, and whether the practice squad additions translate into a clearer path to coverage execution with Jamison contributing on the scout team. If injuries widen, additional transactions could follow quickly, but for now these moves report a targeted response to the most immediate gaps identified around Henderson’s expected timeline.