
Patriots Add Veteran Johnson and Sherfield Sr. to Practice Squad
The New England Patriots signed linebacker Patrick Johnson and wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. to the practice squad. Johnson, 28, a Tulane product and seventh‑round pick in 2021, has appeared in 70 NFL games with two starts (26 tackles, 1 sack) and 15 special teams tackles, and was part of Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LVII squad. Sherfield, 29, in his eighth season, has 124 NFL games (89 receptions for 1,034 yards and 6 touchdowns) after stints with multiple teams; he joined New England’s practice squad on Jan. 13 and was released on Jan. 24, 2026.













