Banks, 24, was elevated to the active roster last week and the 6-foot-3-inch, 256-pounder saw his first regular-season action against the Rams on special teams.

Westover, 25, awaits his initial NFL snaps after signing to the practice squad in Foxborough as the calendar turned to October. The 6-foot-2, 245-pound undrafted free agent had re

The New England Patriots are traveling to South Florida for their second matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 12. Before the game, New England may elevate up to two players from their practice squad to the active roster for the contest,

The Patriots elevated a pair of players from the practice squad, including a rookie who will see his first NFL action in Miami.