Linebacker R.J. Moten made his Patriots observe debut Tuesday, carrying No. 46.
Moten, an undrafted rookie out of Florida, joined New England following a stint with the Michigan Panthers within the UFL. A former security on the College of Michigan, the 6-foot, 224-pound Moten tallied 88 complete tackles, two sacks and 5 passes defended throughout 88 collegiate video games.
To clear a 90-man roster spot, the Patriots positioned UDFA fullback Brock Lampe on injured reserve.
Signed in Could out of Northern Illinois, Lampe was seen as a viable candidate to crack the 53-man roster, as offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ scheme historically has featured a fullback. James Develin and later Jakob Johnson stuffed that function throughout McDaniels’ prior Patriots tenure.
Lampe participated in Monday’s coaching camp observe however was absent from Tuesday’s session. Following his transfer to IR, the Patriots not have a fullback on their roster.
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