The preseason finale typically provides one final opportunity for younger players and veteran hopefuls. Anfernee Jennings, however, did not receive such a chance when the Patriots faced the Giants at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night.

Does it mean Jennings, who played deep into each of the first and second preseason games , somehow solidified his roster spot before Tuesday's roster crunch? Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and dozens of other roster locks didn't play, after all. Or might it mean Jennings, who saw snaps after fellow edge rushers Harold Landry III, K'Lavon Chaisson and Keion White throughout training camp, is not in New England's plans?

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