The Patriots activated tight end Dalton Keene and added him to their 53-man roster, the team announced Saturday.
Keene, a 2020 third-round pick, missed the last five games with a knee injury. He’s played only 24 offensive snaps as a rookie, but he could see more time if Ryan Izzo (hamstring/hand) can’t play.
New England also signed wide receiver Donte Moncrief and defensive lineman Akeem Spence to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, activated tight end/defensive lineman Rashod Berry from the practice squad, and released wide receiver Isaiah Ford.
Moncrief had one catch for 15 yards against the Houston Texans and two returns for a combined 75 yards against the Arizona Cardinals.