The New England Patriots waived running back/wide receiver Ty Montgomery II on Friday, a day after their Thursday night upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Week 14, Montgomery was only on the field for a total of six offensive snaps and caught one pass for 17 yards on two targets in the 21-18 win. The 30-year-old veteran had a mere three rushing attempts for nine yards and five catches on 12 targets for 40 yards in his 13 games with the Patriots this year. Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is expected to miss some more time with a high-ankle sprain, leaving Ezekiel Elliott as their lead back moving forward. He'll be backed up by JaMycal Hasty and Kevin Harris with Montgomery now out of the picture in New England.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (leg) was among those that didn't take part in pregame warmups on Thursday, making it unlikely that he'll suit up for the team's preseason opener against the Houston Texans. Montgomery has been losing valuable repetitions in training camp as he looks to lock up a complementary pass-catching role this year behind Rhamondre Stevenson. As long as Montgomery continues to miss time, Pierre Strong Jr., Kevin Harris and J.J. Taylor will see more opportunities to impress the coaching staff in the preseason. The 30-year-old played just 19 snaps in the season opener last year before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. At best, the veteran back will be a waiver-wire pickup in 2023 in deep PPR formats.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (undisclosed) had four catches in the team's first training camp practice this week, but he suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury during practice on Thursday and left early. The 30-year-old veteran's injury should be monitored closely, and we'll pass along any new information once it comes out. He played in just one game with the Patriots in 2022 due to a shoulder injury, but he figures to have a bigger role in the passing attack this year if he's healthy. Once he's able to get back onto the field, hopefully sooner than later, Montgomery will be competing with Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris for a complementary role behind early-down back Rhamondre Stevenson.
Ty Montgomery Listed As Wide Receiver On Patriots Roster
New England Patriots veteran Ty Montgomery was listed as a running back/wide receiver hybrid on the team's official roster in the spring, but he is listed as just a wideout during training camp. This could mean any speculation of him being used as a third-down back could be put to rest. If so, Rhamondre Stevenson should retain plenty of his receiving work from 2022. However, Pierre Strong Jr. was a strong pass-catcher in college, so he could see a role in passing situations, too. Either way, if Montgomery doesn't get any touches from the backfield, he'll likely be off the fantasy radar altogether in 2023.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery, who emerged as a replacement for receiving back James White in the team's backfield last summer, will be competing for a depth role behind Rhamondre Stevenson with Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris this summer. Montgomery missed the final 16 games of his first season in New England due to injuries, but he's a candidate to spell Stevenson in the passing game in 2023. "I think he has a great chance to the be the third-down back and take some of the load off Rhamondre [Stevenson], so [Rhamondre] can be fresh when he we really need him on first and second down carrying the ball as the featured guy," said RBs coach Ivan Fears. The 30-year-old has versatility that Bill Belichick likes, but Montgomery probably won't see enough touches to be worth drafting, outside of deep PPR setups.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery has a great chance at being the third-down back, according to former Patriots RB coach Ivan Fears. If healthy, Montgomery can be a reliable option in the backfield. Sadly, Montgomery has experienced problems staying healthy as he's only played in 21 games over the last three seasons. He has bounced around quite a bit since his three and a half seasons in Green Bay. The Patriots do need someone to help take some of the load off Rhamondre Stevenson. In theory, Montgomery could be an interesting option, but staying on the field has been the biggest problem for him.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (shoulder) will miss the rest of the year after undergoing shoulder surgery. The veteran running hasn't played since Week 1 because of injuries. He had only five touches for 13 scrimmage yards and a receiving touchdown in the Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The news isn't heartbreaking for fantasy players, as the veteran running back had no value in redraft leagues. Even in dynasty leagues, Montgomery belonged on the waiver wire in most cases. The New England backfield will continue to be led by Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (knee) is not expected to practice this week, according to head coach Bill Belichick. The 29-year-old hasn't played all season after suffering an injury during the preseason. The Patriots could be shorthanded with Damien Harris (hamstring) leaving during their Week 5 victory. That means, New England might need to lean on Rhamondre Stevenson and Pierre Strong Jr. in their running game. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more updates on Harris. Although, Strong is looking like an interesting add this week with the Pats low on running backs.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (knee) has been officially placed on the injured reserve. He has been dealing with an knee injury since the preseason. Now, the team has decided to send him to the injured reserve. That means, Montgomery will miss at least four games while recovering from his knee injury. Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson should see increased fantasy value with Montgomery out of the mix. Pierre Strong could see more chances as well, but Harris and Stevenson are the biggest winners with Montgomery sidelined.
New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (knee) rushed for minus-two yards on two attempts while catching three of four targets for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Quarterback Mac Jones connected with Montgomery for a six-yard touchdown, which would be their only score of the game. The 29-year-old led New England's backfield in targets and appeared to be the Patriots' top pass-catching back over Rhamondre Stevenson. New England's offense struggled to move the ball on Sunday, but Montgomery does have flex appeal in deep PPR formats against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.
