FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced today that LB Ochaun Mathis (pronounced OH-shawn) has been elevated to the active roster from the practice squad for the second straight week and third time this season.
Mathis, 25, was elevated for the games vs. Miami on Oct. 6 and at Jacksonville on Oct. 20. He played on special teams against Miami and played on special teams and on defense against the Jaguars. Mathis was signed by New England to the practice squad on Aug. 30, 2024. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder, originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick (250th overall) of the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. He played in eight games as a rookie and finished with 2 total tackles. Mathis was released by the Rams on Aug. 25, 2024.
