RAEKWON MCMILLAN NEWS

Dropped by New England The Patriots waived McMillan on Friday.

Impact The move makes room on the 53-man roster for Yannick Ngakoue, who the Patriots claimed off waivers Friday. McMillan has seen his snap count on defense dwindle over the course of the regular season, and through nine games he accumulated 45 tackles (25 solo) and one pass defended. Although a vested veteran, McMillan will land on the waiver wire since he was let go after the Nov. 5 trade deadline. He should draw plenty of interest from teams looking to bolster its linebacker corps.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Player Media Availability 10/7: Raekwon McMillan, Kendrick Bourne, Brenden Schooler Patriots players Kendrick Bourne, Raekwon McMillan, and Brenden Schooler address the media on Monday, October 7, 2024. TIMECODE 00:00-05:26...

OCTOBER 7 • PATRIOTS.COM

Seven tackles vs. Niners McMillan finished Sunday's 30-13 loss to the 49ers with seven tackles (six solo).

Impact McMillan's seven tackles Sunday was tied for most on the Patriots with Jabrill Peppers. McMillan got his second start at inside linebacker since Ja'Whaun Bentley was placed on injured reserve Sept. 25 due to a pectoral injury. With Bentley in danger of missing the entire 2024 season, McMillan will continue to start at inside linebacker for the Patriots alongside Christian Elliss. Through four games this year, McMillan has tallied 24 tackles (15 solo) and one pass defended.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Pats with 10 tackles McMillan tallied 10 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact McMillan stepped into a starting linebacker role Thursday with Ja'Whaun Bentley being ruled out before the game due to a shoulder injury. McMillan saw the field for 53 of the Patriots' 73 defensive snaps, and he led the team in both combined and solo tackles. After playing just 18 special team snaps in Week 1, the 2017 second-round pick has accrued 17 tackles (nine solo) and one pass defended over his last two games.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

In line for more opportunities McMillan is expected to move into a starting role beginning Thursday against the Jets, Khari Thompson of Boston.com reports.

Impact McMillan is slated to be the next man up at inside linebacker, as the Patriots are expected to be without Ja'Whaun Bentley (shoulder) for an extended time. The former has served a rotational role the last couple of seasons since he arrived in New England and hasn't played a near every down role since his rookie and sophomore seasons in Miami.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Raekwon McMillan 8/17: "Just keep the same process going" Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan addresses the media on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

AUGUST 17 • PATRIOTS.COM

Report: Patriots give LB Raekwon McMillan 1-year extension The New England Patriots re-signed linebacker Raekwon McMillan to a one-year extension worth up to $2.245 million, ESPN reported on Monday.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patriots Rumors: Details On This Linebacker's New Contract Here are the reported details of linebacker Raekwon McMillan's new contract with the New England Patriots.

MARCH 13, 2023 • NESN.COM

Patriots Re-Sign Reserve Linebacker Linebacker Raekwon McMillan will continue to provide depth to the New England Patriots defense in 2023.

MARCH 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

One-On-One with Raekwon McMillan Dan Roche sits down with Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan about his defensive touchdown scored against the Cardinals. McMillan speaks ab...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

50 Seconds with Raekwon McMillan Favorite singer? Favorite athlete? 50 seconds of lightning round questions with Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Logs scoop-and-score TD McMillan recorded three tackles (two solo) and a fumble recovery for a 23-yard touchdown in Monday's 27-13 victory versus Arizona.

Impact McMillan's first fumble recovery of the season came at the best possible time for New England, as he picked up a scoop-and-score fumble after safety Kyle Dugger stripped Cardinals wideout DeAndre Hopkins in the third quarter. This put the Patriots up 20-13 and helped the team pull away down the stretch of the second half. McMillan's has divided evenly his 392 snaps between defense and special teams this season, and he continued to do so with a 19:16 split Week 15. Expect McMillan to continue slotting in as a consistent rotational player behind inside linebackers Ja'Whaun Bentley and Jahlani Tavai moving forward.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 14 highlights: Patriots defeat Cardinals; Kyler Murray injured

Week 14 of the NFL season came to a close with the Patriots taking down the Cardinals, 27-13, on MNF. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt

Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardina...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raekwon McMillan, Marcus Jones Spark Defensive Resurgence: Patriots Take 27-13 Lead New England’s defense has provided a much-needed boost for the Pats in their Week 14 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Hopkins loose ball handling ends in scoop-and-score TD for Raekwon McMillan Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins fumbles away the ball and New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan returns it for a...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Raekwon McMillan is a heat-seeking missile on a TFL of Dalvin Cook New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan is a heat-seeking missile on a 3-yard tackle for loss of Minnesota Vikings running back Dal...

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Good to go Sunday McMillan (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact McMillan has been listed as questionable back-to-back weeks but will be able to suit up in Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old has logged five tackles (four solo) through his first three games of the 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday McMillan (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Detroit.

Impact McMillan was also listed as questionable for Week 4's loss to Green Bay, but he was able to take the field with his thumb injury and ply 16 special-teams snaps. If McMillan is unable to suit up Sunday, Jahlani Tavai might see his snap count increase.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday McMillan (thumb) was listed as a limited participant on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.

Impact McMillan was listed as questionable for Sunday's loss to Green bay after sitting out the previous game due to a thumb injury, but he was ultimately able to suit up and play 16 special-teams snaps in Week 4. The 26-year-old has yet to record a statistic after tallying five tackles over 41 defensive snaps in the season opener, and he'll slot into a primary reserve role behind inside linebackers Mack Wilson and Ja'Whaun Bentley when healthy.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday McMillan (thumb) was a limited participant in practice Friday.

Impact McMillan was questionable for Week 2 against the Steelers with the injury, but he was able to suit up. However, he played limited snaps, then proceeded to sit out Week 3 against the Ravens. If he is unable to play, it could lead to extra opportunity for Jahlani Tavai.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday McMillan (thumb) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact McMillan was a limited participant during both Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions, but his inability to practice Friday suggests he's not ready to suit up Sunday against Baltimore. The 242-pounder played though his thumb injury Week 2 against the Steelers, but he must've re-aggravated it sometime throughout the past week. Fellow linebackers Ja'Whaun Bentley, Mack Wilson and Jahlani Tavai are in line for expanded roles while McMillan remains out. His next opportunity to return to the playing field comes next Sunday when the team travels to Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in Week 2 McMillan (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact It's likely McMillan picked up his thumb injury during practice as he made it through Week 1's matchup without injuring himself. The linebacker played 41 defensive snaps and logged five tackles (four solo) during the season opener. After missing the entire 2021 campaign due to a torn ACL, McMillan will look to return to his inside linebacker role.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report McMillan is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a thumb injury,

Impact McMillan presumably picked up the injury at practice, as he just popped up as a limited participant on Friday. His status for Sunday will likely depend on how his thumb is feeling closer to kickoff. If he ends up being unable to give it a go, Mack Wilson would presumably fill in for him at inside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raekwon McMillan Draws Inspiration From This Longtime Patriots Star Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan on Friday revealed which longtime New England linebacker he draws inspiration from.

JULY 30, 2022 • NESN.COM