The Patriots made modifications to their apply squad Tuesday.
Operating again D’Ernest Johnson and cornerback Miles Battle have been re-signed to the apply squad Tuesday after clearing waivers. The Patriots additionally signed veteran broad receiver Trent Sherfield and offensive sort out Lorenz Mets to the apply squad.
In a corresponding transfer, the Patriots launched broad receiver Brandon Smith and defensive sort out Fabien Lovett from the apply squad.
Johnson and Battle have each spent time on the Patriots’ 53-man roster this season, with Johnson carrying the ball 14 occasions for 25 yards in eight video games. He’s additionally contributed as a kick returner. Battle appeared in 5 video games, totally on particular groups.
Sherfield, 29, is an achieved NFL receiver. He’s in his eighth NFL season, now along with his seventh crew. The 6-foot-1, 206-pound wideout has 89 profession receptions for 1,034 yards with six touchdowns. Previous to signing with the Patriots, Sherfield frolicked with the Cardinals and Broncos this season. He entered the NFL with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt in 2018. He’s additionally performed with the 49ers, Dolphins, Payments and Vikings. His greatest NFL season got here in 2022 with the Dolphins, when he caught 30 passes for 417 yards with two touchdowns.
Sherfield joins broad receivers Jeremiah Webb and John Jiles Jr. on the apply squad. The Patriots have Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and rookies Kyle Williams and Efton Chism at broad receiver on their 53-man roster.
Metz is a 6-foot-9, 335-pound German-born offensive lineman in his third NFL season. He’s beforehand frolicked with the Bears, Giants and Buccaneers.
The Patriots nonetheless have an open spot on their 53-man roster. It could possibly be stuffed with cornerback Alex Austin or working again Terrell Jennings, each of whom are eligible to be activated off injured reserve.
