The New England Patriots have announced the signing of rookie receiver JaQuae Jackson, who was previously released by the Atlanta Falcons. In a corresponding move, the team has cut first-year receiver T.J. Luther.
Jackson, who played four seasons at California (Pennsylvania), had a solid season last year with 361 yards on 22 receptions and one touchdown. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Falcons on April 30 but was later released by Atlanta on Tuesday. The Patriots have decided to give him a second chance in the NFL.
Luther, 24, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent signed by the Jets in May 2023. After being released by the Jets, he spent most of his rookie season on the New England practice squad. Luther played three seasons at Wofford before transferring to Gardner-Webb for his final season in 2022. Unfortunately, his time with the Patriots has come to an end with the signing of Jackson.
The Patriots are excited to add Jackson to their roster and see him as a valuable addition to their receiving corps. With his solid performance last season and his experience playing at both California (Pennsylvania) and Rutgers, he will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the team.
In contrast, Luther’s time with the Patriots did not go as planned despite being signed as an undrafted free agent by New England earlier this year. The team has decided that it is time for him to move on and look for opportunities elsewhere.
Overall, this signing marks a significant change in direction for both players and shows how unpredictable life in the NFL can be for young athletes trying to make it big in professional football.
