The New England Patriots reportedly had five players in for COVID testing on Friday to begin the process of working them out.
Fullback Roosevelt Nix, guard Cordel Iwuagwu, linebacker David Reese, tackle Jordan Steckler and wide receiver Damion Willis each were in Foxboro, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
The Patriots had FB Roosevelt Nix, G Cordel Iwuagwu, LB David Reese, OT Jordan Steckler and WR Damion Willis in for COVID-19 testing to start the process of working them out.
This appears tied to keeping the team's emergency lists fresh.Nix spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.