In need of some help at linebacker, the New England Patriots put in a call earlier this week to a familiar face who knows plenty about their defensive operation.
Jamie Collins signed to the team’s practice squad, and was even on the practice field Wednesday as he begins his fourth stint with the Patriots.
Bringing the veteran linebacker, who New England drafted in 2013, back into the fold is a move that seems to be well-received inside the Patriots locker room, especially by defensive standout Matthew Judon.
“We love to have Jamie in the building,” Judon told reporters following practice Thursday, as seen in team-provided video.