Saunders' suspension has been extended to 10 games due to a violation of the NFL's substance absence policy, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Saunders was suspended four games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating an undisclosed league policy, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

Saunders was released by the Patriots on Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Saunders has been traded to the Patriots, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini said the team hopes rookie WR Jalen Saunders emerges as the primary punt returner. At only 165 pounds, it is unlikely Saunders ever develops into an offensive weapon. He was stellar as a punt returner in college, however, and could develop into a special teams' weapon for the Jets. Saunders averaged 15.4 yards per punt return and scored two touchdowns for Oklahoma last season.

The Jets plan to use fourth-round pick Jalen Saunders on punt returns. We aren't optimistic about 165-pound Saunders' chances of becoming a major offensive contributor, but he certainly could add a spark to New York's special teams. Saunders scored three career punt return touchdowns at Oklahoma.

Jets signed fourth-round WR Jalen Saunders to a four-year contract.