Once-Intriguing Defender Receives Demotion For Patriots-Jaguars

Jeremiah Pharms Jr. appeared to have potential at a position the New England Patriots sorely needed help. But the undrafted defensive lineman, who impressed during the preseason, hasn’t turned said potential into production.

Pharms saw his playing time dip in recent weeks and ultimately received his biggest demotion ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Pharms was deemed a healthy scratch for the first time this season, after head coach Jerod Mayo said there would...