Patriots Sign Lan Larison to 53-Man Roster
New England adds running back Lan Larison to the active roster while TreVeyon Henderson recovers from an illness.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
The Patriots signed running back Lan Larison to their 53-man roster rather than elevating him from the practice squad, replacing TreVeyon Henderson, who was out with an illness. Larison finished with two carries for six yards in the team's win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Why it matters
The move gives the team roster flexibility after a spot opened, and it leaves New England with four running backs on the active roster. The Patriots now have a full 53-man roster, which limits how many additional players they can add without making cuts.
The Patriots now carry 53 players on the active roster, and Larison has two elevations remaining this season. Larison finished with two carries for 6 yards, while Stevenson led the backfield with 17 carries for 82 yards.
The players
Mike Vrabel
Mike Vrabel is the head coach of the New England Patriots, a former NFL linebacker who won three Super Bowls as a player with the New England Patriots.
Lan Larison
Lan Larison is a running back who was signed to the Patriots' 53-man roster and who had two carries for 6 yards in the team's most recent game.
The details
Head coach Mike Vrabel said the signing gives the team flexibility after a roster spot opened. Larison's addition follows the Patriots' use of one of two Week 8 elevations on wide receiver Ryan Miller.
Timeline
Week 8: The Patriots used an elevation on wide receiver Ryan Miller.
Sunday: The Patriots beat the Dolphins; Larison signed before that game.
This week: Larison replaced Henderson on the active roster.
Season Trajectory
The move shows how the Patriots are managing depth through the regular-season roster limits that govern elevations and active-roster spots. Using a full 53-man roster with a running back added permanently changes how much flexibility the team has for future moves.
Larison's addition affects the fantasy depth chart for Patriots running backs, since the backfield now has four players on the active roster. Fans tracking the team's roster should note that the three players eligible for activation this week will require open spots.
The takeaway
Roster depth can change quickly in the NFL, so tracking active-roster and practice-squad moves helps readers follow how teams adjust week to week.
Further reading
Find more on the team's roster moves in the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Boston Herald.
