The Patriots claimed wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer off waivers on Tuesday, the team announced. The Cardinals waived Palmer on Monday.
In a corresponding move, the Patriots released rookie tight end Jeremiah Franklin.
Palmer, 26, entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick by Arizona in 2024 out of UAB. He spent the majority of his first two NFL seasons on the practice squad.
He signed with Arizona’s active roster on Jan. 3 and saw action in the regular-season finale.
Franklin, 22, signed with the Patriots as a rookie free agent from Boston College on July 24. He appeared in 41 games during his four seasons at Boston College and finished with 93 receptions for 1,010 yards and six touchdowns.
