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Signs with Commanders' practice squad Washington signed Westover to its practice squad Tuesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.

Impact Westover went unclaimed after the Patriots waived him Sunday, but now he's getting another shot with a new club. He suited up for 17 regular-season games with New England in 2025, catching one of his two total targets for no gain.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Westover Among Ex-Huskies With NFL Practice Squad Reprieve After failing to survive NFL cutdown day, former University of Washington tight end Jack Westover on Tuesday received a career reprieve by j...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Let go by Patriots The Patriots waived Westover on Sunday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Westover spent the past two seasons with the team but was unable to earn a roster spot ahead of the upcoming campaign. The 27-year-old could be a candidate for a spot on New England's practice squad should he clear waivers.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Signs ERFA tender Westover signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Patriots on Tuesday.

Impact It was merely a formality for the 26-year-old lead blocker. Westover has touched the ball one time in 20 career regular-season games and has logged 246 offensive snaps in that span.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tendered by New England The Patriots are tendering Westover, who was an exclusive rights free agent, Mark Daniels of MassLive reports Monday.

Impact Westover will be under contract with the team for 2026 once he signs his tender. He is used almost exclusively as a blocker at fullback and tight end in addition to contributing on special teams. Westover has one catch in 20 regular-season NFL games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots FB Jack Westover's Sister Wins $18K on Preseason Super Bowl Bet

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FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Patriots FB Jack Westover's Sister Wins $18K on Preseason Super Bowl Bet

Rhamondre Stevenson finds a perfect gap following big-time block via Jack Westover New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushes for 13 yards.

JANUARY 12 • PATRIOTS.COM

All set for Week 18 Westover (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.

Impact Westover was dealing with an ankle injury at practice throughout the week, but he'll now ultimately be able to give it a go in Week 18. The fullback hasn't logged a single carry this season, but his value is evident as a blocker in the team's rushing attack.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Rule Out Key Starters For Regular Season Finale - NESN.com The New England Patriots will be without several starters during Sunday’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Harold Landry III (knee), Robert...

JANUARY 2 • NESN.COM

Working through ankle injury Westover (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Westover was able to overcome an illness to play in the Patriots' Week 17 win over the Jets, but it appears the second-year fullback picked up an ankle injury in the process. He'll have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 17 Westover (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Westover popped up on Saturday's injury report due to an illness, but the second-year fullback has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. He has primarily been used as a backfield blocker and contributor on special teams this season, having logged just one target through 15 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with illness Westover (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Westover was not listed on the week's injury report, indicating that the illness likely arose Saturday. The fullback for the Patriots' offense will likely be a game-time decision, with his ability to suit up likely directly correlating to his immune system's ability to heal. If Westover is unable to play, D'Ernest Johnson or CJ Dippre could be asked to fill the fullback role against the Jets.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Rumors: Real Reason These 2 Rookies Were Promoted To Roster - NESN.com On Monday, the Patriots promoted rookies Bradyn Swinson and C.J. Dippre from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. But… why? Sure, it cou...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NESN.COM

Patriots player thrown into new role right before Raiders matchup The Patriots make a last-minute change to their roster by moving Jack Westover from tight end to fullback ahead of Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Shifts to FB Westover is now listed as a fullback on the Patriots' official depth chart, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Westover played fullback during the first two years of his collegiate career at Washington before changing to tight end as a junior. He remained at tight end during his rookie season in 2024, but he operated as a fullback during the offseason and will officially make the switch back to backfield blocker for the 2025 campaign. Westover appeared in three regular-season games for the Patriots in 2024 and mostly operated in a special-teams role.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Patriots' active roster New England signed Westover from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Westover signed with the Patriots' practice squad in early October after being waived by the Seahawks in late August with an injury settlement due to an undisclosed issue. The undrafted free agent out of Washington was elevated to the Patriots' active roster twice and played mostly on special teams. Assuming he's active for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bills, Westover will provide depth at the tight end position behind Hunter Henry (foot), Austin Hooper and Jaheim Bell.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Westover reverted to New England's practice squad Monday.

Impact Westover played eight snaps on special teams during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals but failed to record any stats. This was the third time this season he was elevated to play, and the Patriots will need to sign Westover to the active roster in order for him to see the field again.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from practice squad Westover has been elevated from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This is the second elevation for the former Washington alum, and he's expected to add depth on special teams. He made his NFL debut in Week 12 against the Dolphins, logging one snap on offense and 13 on special teams.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Elevate TE Jack Westover from the Practice Squad The Patriots announced today TE Jack Westover has been elevated to the active roster from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Westover reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Westover served as the Patriots' No. 4 tight end during Sunday's 30-7 loss to the Dolphins. He logged 14 snaps (one on offense, 13 on special teams) in that contest and did not record a stat.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 12 The Patriots elevated Westover from the practice squad Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Westover will slot in as the Patriots' No. 4 tight end going into Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Westover has yet to play a regular-season snap in his NFL career.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new opportunity Westover (undisclosed) signed with the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Westover spent training camp with the Seahawks after joining the team as a UDFA out of Washington. However, an undisclosed injury led to him being waived with an injury settlement. Now healthy, he'll work to make the most of his new opportunity in New England.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The Seahawks waived Westover (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Westover signed with the Seahawks in April as an undrafted free agent. The Washington product only played in the preseason opener against the Chargers on Aug. 10, but his unspecified injury kept him out of the following two exhibition contests. The injury settlement allows Westover to sign with another team once he is fully healthy.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to injured reserve Westover (undisclosed) reverted to Seattle's injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Westover will return to the team after having been waived with an injury designation Tuesday. The 25-year-old will be forced to miss the entirety of the season unless he reaches an injury settlement.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived with injury designation The Seahawks waived Westover (undisclosed) with an injury designation Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Westover will head to waivers after having signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in April. The 25-year-old could be a candidate to land on injured reserve should he go unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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