Patriots activate FB Reggie Gilliam and OL Greg Van Roten from 53-man injured reserve; Announce additional roster moves

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today that FB Reggie Gilliam and OL Greg Van Roten have been activated from the 53-man injured reserve list. Gilliam played in the first four games of the season with two starts before being placed on injured reserve on October 10. Van Roten was placed on injured reserve on September 29 after playing the first three games with starting at right guard in Jacksonville on September 27.

The Patriots also placed RB TreVeyon Henderson on injured reserve. Additionally, the Patriots elevated G Andrew Rupcich (pronounced – RUP-sitch) to the active roster from the practice squad.

Rupcich27 years old, was originally signed by New England to the practice squad on September 30, 2025. He was placed on injured reserve during the 2026 preseason and was eventually released from injured reserve. The 6-foot-6, 325-pounder was re-signed by New England to the practice squad on October 19. He entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the Tennessee Titans on May 13, 2022 out of Culver-Stockton. He appeared in 12 games with two starts at right guard during his tenure with the Titans, where he spent time on both the 53-man roster and the practice squad.