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Let go by New England The Patriots waived Dial on Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Dial played in all 17 games for the Patriots in 2024 before tearing his ACL in August of 2025. The cornerback was attempting to make a return to the franchise in 2026 but will not make the final cut. There is a good chance that if the 2024 sixth-rounder clears Monday's waivers, he will return to the Patriots' practice squad to begin the 2026 regular season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' Marcellas Dial Gives Back, Hosts Inaugural Youth Camp The third-year cornerback is giving back to the community on his off day.

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Present during OTAs Dial (knee) is participating during the Patriots' OTAs, Sophie Weller of USA Today reports.

Impact Dial spent the whole 2025 season on IR after tearing his ACL during training camp, but he's now back on the practice field with his teammates. In his rookie year in 2024, he played 60 snaps on defense and 363 snaps on special teams.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to IR The Patriots placed Dial (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dial suffered a torn ACL in Monday's practice and will miss the 2025 season. He was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 Draft and appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie, registering 12 tackles (six solo) and one forced fumble.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to torn ACL Dial sustained a ruptured ACL during Monday's training camp practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the worst case scenario for Dial, who will now miss the entire 2025 season as he recovers. As he works towards a return in 2026, his absence could create additional opportunities for rookie seventh-rounder Kobee Minor.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest injury gives Patriots every sign to bring back fan favorite cornerback Stephon Gilmore could be the right player for the Patriots to sign after CB Marcellas Dial when down with a season-ending injury.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots CB depth gets hit hard with another injury at training camp Patriots cornerbacks can't catch a break this offseason, as Marcellas Dial leaves Monday's practice early after appearing to injure his leg.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Marcellas Dial Jr. pays tribute to late father to inspire change, 'Sobriety is always an option' Not a day goes by where Marcellas Dial Jr. doesn’t think about his father, Marcellas Dial Sr., who passed away in 2021 after battling alcoho...

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Good to go for Week 11 Dial (concussion) practiced in full Friday and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Dial was diagnosed with a concussion during the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Bears. He was able to increase his participation across practice this week, and he has been cleared by an independent neurologist ahead of Sunday's game. The rookie sixth-round pick has mostly played on special teams this season and has logged four tackles (two solo) and one forced fumble across 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Dial (head) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Impact Dial will be unable to return against Chicago after sustaining a head injury in the second half of the game. Marco Wilson will likely see an expanded role in Dial's absence.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Dial (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Impact Dial suffered a head injury in the second half of Sunday's matchup, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. If he ends up being unable to return, Marco Wilson could see an uptick in playing time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcellas Dial Jr. 8/23: "Always trying to make progress" Patriots defensive back Marcellas Dial Jr. addresses the media on Friday, August 23, 2024.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM