FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have elevated linebacker Darius Harris and running back D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced.
Harris, who joined the Patriots’ practice squad on September 3, made his debut with the team on September 28 against the Carolina Panthers, contributing on special teams. Johnson, signed by the Patriots on October 29, is being elevated for the second consecutive week.
Johnson, also 29, was signed to the Patriots’ practice squad last Wednesday and elevated to the active roster for last Sunday’s win against the Falcons.
The Pats are set to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium.
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