Patriots Captain’s Status Unveiled Following Roster Changes
New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III is expected to play in the upcoming divisional round game against the Houston Texans. His availability was hinted at by the team’s roster management decisions made on Saturday.
Roster Changes Signal Landry’s Availability
The Patriots made several roster moves ahead of their game. They elevated defensive lineman Leonard Taylor III and running back D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad. Additionally, cornerback Alex Austin was activated from injured reserve.
Landry, 29, has been nursing a knee injury throughout the season. His condition worsened towards the end of the regular season, leading him to miss the last two games against the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. Even in the recent wild-card game against the Los Angeles Chargers, he played a limited number of snaps.
Game Snap Analysis
- Landry played only 26 snaps in the wild-card game, his lowest this season.
- He was substituted in the fourth quarter for Elijah Ponder and Anfernee Jennings.
Despite speculation, Darrell Taylor, who was signed to the practice squad earlier in the week, was not elevated to the active roster. The team appears to maintain the existing rotation as they prepare for the Texans.
Upcoming Match Details
The Patriots are set to face the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. This matchup is crucial as the playoffs continue and the Patriots aim to advance further.
