Patriots elevate pair of linebackers from practice squad for matchup vs. Rams

2 hours ago 1

As the New England Patriots prepare for their Sunday afternoon battle with the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium, they were given the weekly option of elevating up to two players from their practice squad to the 53-man roster.

On Saturday, New England announced that they're using both elevations and calling up linebackers Joe Giles-Harris and Keshawn Banks.

This is the third time that the Patriots have elevated Giles-Harris for a game this season. He's recorded two total tackles against the New York Jets and Chicago Bears. If New England wants him to play in another game, they'll have to sign him to the active roster.

Banks, 24, joined the Patriots practice squad late in October after a stint with the Green Bay Packers. This will be his first game action with New England.

The team has been a bit slim at linebacker with Ja'Whaun Bentley out for the year and Raekwon McMillan getting cut. Christian Elliss and Sione Takitaki are also questionable for this matchup, so there's a chance that Giles-Harris and Banks see a decent number of snaps.