The Patriots have announced the signing of rookie receiver JaQuae Jackson, who had previously signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers on April 30. In a corresponding move, the team has cut first-year receiver T.J. Luther.
Jackson played four seasons at California (Pennsylvania) and finished second on the team with 361 yards on 22 receptions in his most recent season, scoring one touchdown along the way. Meanwhile, Luther is a Gardner-Webb product who spent three seasons at Wofford before transferring to Gardner-Webb for his final season in 2022. He started his NFL career when the Jets signed him as an undrafted free agent in May 2023 but was released later that year and spent most of his rookie season on the New England practice squad.
The Patriots seem to be making some changes to their receiving corps by bringing in Jackson and parting ways with Luther. It remains to be seen how these moves will ultimately shape the team’s roster for the upcoming season, but it’s clear that they are taking a closer look at their options and making strategic decisions to improve their chances of success next year.
