By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26, New England and the league’s other 31 clubs will have to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53.

As a result of Friday’s moves, the Patriots’ roster now stands at 77 players, including roster exempt international player David Olajiga.

Ashby, the late seventh-round pick from Vanderbilt, has been working through some inconsistency. As has Borregales, the sixth-round pick from the University of Miami. Their draft status ultimately gives them the nod, with kicker Parker Romo putting his best foot forward to show he's also worthy of a job somewhere.

The New York Giants wrapped up their most promising preseason in many years with a 42-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday evening.