The Patriots have moved swiftly to exchange security Kyle Dugger on their 53-man roster after trading away the veteran security to the Steelers.
The Patriots plan to signal rookie security John Saunders Jr. off of the Dolphins’ apply squad, a supply confirms. ESPN’s Mike Reiss was first to report the transfer.
Saunders, who’s 6-foot-2, 210 kilos, performed free security, robust security and within the slot throughout two seasons at Ole Miss. Saunders transferred to Ole Miss from Miami (OH), the place he performed cornerback.
The rookie joins Jaylinn Hawkins, Craig Woodson, Dell Pettus and Brenden Schooler at security on the Patriots’ 53-man roster. The workforce additionally has veteran security Richie Grant on the apply squad.
Saunders ran a 4.58-second 40-yard sprint at his professional day in March with a 6.81-second 3-cone drill, 4.32-second brief shuttle, 37-inch vertical leap, 10-feet, 6-inch broad soar and 14 bench press reps of 225 kilos.
He was a playmaker throughout his senior season in faculty, intercepting three passes and forcing 4 fumbles. He additionally registered 47 tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss and 5 cross breakups. He intercepted 11 passes with one landing throughout his faculty profession and added 25 cross breakups.
The Patriots nonetheless have one open spot on their 53-man roster after also trading defensive finish Keion White to the 49ers. It will not be stunning in the event that they saved it for working again Terrell Jennings, who’s out of shape squad elevations.
