New England released McDermott (head) on Monday.
McDermott (head) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Broncos.
McDermott (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
McDermott (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
The Patriots signed McDermott of the practice squad Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
The Patriots signed McDermott (undisclosed) to the practice squad Tuesday, Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal reports.
The Patriots signed McDermott to their active roster from the Jets' practice squad Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
McDermott was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
McDermott (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Ravens.