The New England Patriots placed safety Dell Pettus on injured reserve Wednesday, sidelining him for at least four games with an ankle injury. They promoted outside linebacker Jose Ramirez from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Pettus injured his ankle on special teams during last weekend’s 20-3 win over Pittsburgh. Ramirez’s promotion follows recent ailments to edge rushers Dre’Mont Jones and Quintayvious Hutchins. Coach Mike Vrabel praised Ramirez’s practice work but said it remained to be seen whether he would help Sunday against Jacksonville.
