Michael Roberts, waived by Lions after trade to Patriots fell through, claimed by Packers originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com
The New England Patriots made a move to acquire a tight end via a trade with the Detroit Lions last Thursday. The Lions agreed to send Michael Roberts to the Patriots for a conditional seventh-round pick.
Roberts, a third-year man out of Toledo, was coming off a three-touchdown season with the Lions though he only caught nine passes for an even 100 yards.
Roberts was expected to provide depth for the Patriots, who are lacking at the tight end position in the wake of Rob Gronkowski's retirement.