He later on spent time in zone-based plans such as the Eagles' and Packers' in the NFL as well,  which need to create a simpler shift to Alex Van Pelt's infraction in New 's job in its entirety might be instead typical 3 years in,  however one can see why the Patriots recognized him as a gamer worth going outside additionGoing back to the tossing gamers at the wall" technique to roster building stated above: Smith is simply the most current outside addition generated since lineup cutdowns,  and the third gamers authorized off an opposing practice squad. The group formerly also included defensive end Jamree Kromah-- who did not play in a video game,  was given that released,  and is currently back in Chicago-- in addition to the aforementioned Ben ,  New England also made four waivers claims in late August. Of those,  two may be in line to begin this week agains the Jacksonville Jaguars: Demontrey Jacobs is the group's right take on of option currently,  with Zachary Thomas the next male up at left take on in situation the injured Vederian Lowe is unclear in time. Linebacker Curtis Jacobs and defensive take on Eric Johnson likewise were picked up through every one of those moves show is that the Patriots' lineup significantly stays a versatile construct 7 weeks into the season. Some of that normally arised from injuries,  however it additionally is a reflection of the team's continued general absence of quality deepness across the board.A three-week dedication,  at minimumPer NFL rules,  players signed off other teams' method teams will certainly get a minimal work of 3 weeks. In Smith's instance,  this means that he will get on the New England 53-man roster for the upcoming video games versus the Jaguars Jaguars Jersey,  New York Jets and Tennessee likewise suggests that New England will have to invest at the very least $152, 500 in Smith. On their 53-man lineup,  they will certainly pay him a regular wage of $50, 833 whether he in fact plays in any games or not. In overall,  his current salary cap number-- i.e. the reduction in Patriots cap room on Tuesday-- stands at $610, 000.