FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Free-agent linebacker Akeem Ayers was one of six players brought to town by the New England Patriots for a workout Wednesday, sparking thoughts of a possible reunion. Ayers played good football for the Patriots as part of their Super Bowl XLIX championship team in 2014.
In addition to Ayers, the Patriots had linebacker Nicholas Grigsby, quarterback Thad Lewis, tight end Ryan O'Malley, wide receiver Jeremy Ross and linebacker Antwione Williams in for workouts. On Tuesday, the club had five other free agents in for workouts: tight end Alex Ellis and defensive backs Jared Carter, Cody Riggs, Channing Stribling and Jomal Wiltz.