FOXBORO — The Patriots signed two rookies Tuesday to replenish depth on their roster forward of Thursday evening’s preseason finale in opposition to the Giants.
The Patriots added working again Micah Bernard and defensive sort out Philip Blidi. Each rookies started their NFL careers with the Titans within the spring. Bernard was reduce June 2, and Blidi was waived Aug. 17.
To make room, the Patriots launched cornerback Tre Avery, one other former Titan, and defensive finish Jereme Robinson, who signed Aug. 10.
Avery’s stint in New England additionally didn’t final lengthy. He was claimed off waivers from the 49ers on Aug. 5.
The Patriots wanted working again depth with Terrell Jennings banged up and Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson and TreVeyon Henderson unlikely to play many snaps Thursday evening. Bernard joins JaMycal Hasty and Shane Watts amongst out there Patriost working backs.
The Patriots positioned defensive sort out Isaiah Iton on injured reserve this week. Blidi joins Christian Barmore, Joshua Farmer, David Olajiga, Kyle Peko, Jeremiah Pharms, Jahvaree Ritzie, Khyiris Tonga and Milton Williams on the defensive sort out depth chart.
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