New England Patriots waive John Saunders Jr.

Aug 30, 2026

Waived

Official

What changed

New England Patriots safeties, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

#31Kevin Byard839217/17990998169$9.0M33.15'11"212

#41Brenden SchoolerReserve/NFI504516/17152797960$3.0M29.36'1"206

Mike BrownPractice squad454510/1738—60960$1.2M27.56'1"222

#24Dell Pettus544517/173647100930$1.1M25.35'11"205

#4Craig Woodson614017/1753651009455$1.3M25.66'0"210

#23Jaylen Reed29307/17120418621—23.76'0"212

#27Elliott DavisonPractice squad39305/17——50910—24.86'0"190

Eric ButlerStatus not established19303/170050840—23.26'2"195

Richie GrantPractice squad565510/17720619177—31.16'0"194

Brenden SchoolerReserve/NFI504516/17152797960$3.0M29.36'1"206

Dell Pettus544517/173647100930$1.1M25.35'11"205

John Saunders Jr.On waivers42455/17——50880—24.96'2"210

Craig Woodson614017/1753651009455$1.3M25.66'0"210

Jaylinn HawkinsUnknown——16/17——————29.16'1"210

NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Contract terminated via waivers
Aug 31, 2026
NFL.com official transaction recordOfficial confirmation
Player waived
Aug 30, 2026