July 25, 2026, 7:06 p.m. ET
As announced on Saturday, the New England Patriots have claimed wide receiver Kobe Prentice off waivers from the Carolina Panthers. Prentice spent the spring with Carolina, who signed the undrafted 22-year-old rookie in early May.
Prentice was previously a teammate of Panthers starting quarterback Bryce Young at the University of Alabama back in 2022, where he recorded 31 receptions for 337 yards and two touchdowns. He totaled 25 catches for 406 yards and three scores over his final two seasons for the Crimson Tide.
He’d transfer to Baylor University for the 2025 campaign, and went on to tally 26 grabs for 380 yards and six touchdowns.
Carolina parted ways with Prentice on Friday to make room for offensive tackle Ryan Hayes, who was claimed off waivers from the Tennessee Titans. Hayes has appeared in one regular-season since entering the league in 2023.
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