Patriots add RB Hassan Haskins and CB D’Shawn Jamison to practice squad, release LB Jose Ramirez

The New England Patriots announced Wednesday that they have signed running back Hassan Haskins and cornerback D’Shawn Jamison to the practice squad and released linebacker Jose Ramirez from the practice squad. The transactions reflect the Patriots’ ongoing effort to keep depth in place at multiple positions as the season moves into its later stages.

A practice squad spot is often a short-term roster tool, giving a team a chance to develop players in the weekly rhythm of NFL preparation while maintaining flexibility under the league’s roster rules. For the Patriots, adding Haskins increases the pool of backs available for scout-team work and situational practice needs, while Jamison’s addition does the same for the secondary.

Haskins joins the organization as a running back, and New England’s decision to keep him in the practice ecosystem suggests the staff believes he can contribute to practice performance and potentially be ready for an elevated role if circumstances change. Practice squad additions are typically evaluated not just on raw talent, but also on grasp of the playbook, route and assignment discipline for the position, and consistency during repetitions.

Jamison, brought in at cornerback, gives the Patriots another option to support defensive preparation. During the grind of an NFL week, corners and defensive backs are central to simulating opposing passing game looks, and practice-squad players can play a significant role in helping the defense prepare for coverage concepts and receiver routes.

The Patriots also released Ramirez from the practice squad. Such moves are common as teams manage weekly needs, respond to performance in practice, and adjust to how rosters are shaped by injuries and other availability changes.

For Patriots fans, the key takeaway is that New England is continuing to refine the bottom end of its roster with position-specific additions. With Haskins and Jamison now in place, the immediate focus shifts to whether either player can stand out in practice and earn a promotion, or at least stick around as the coaching staff turns over weekly priorities.

The transactions were announced by the team, and the next practical step is to monitor subsequent Patriots roster moves for signs of either player’s role expanding beyond the practice squad.

From a team-building perspective, practice squad turnover can be a quiet indicator of how the organization is balancing development with short-term preparation. Whether Haskins and Jamison remain steady fixtures or become part of another round of roster churn will be worth watching as the season continues.