The New England Patriots’ practice squad returned to capacity on Wednesday.
Kelvin McKnight, an undrafted wide receiver out of Samford, signed on and wore No. 17 on the Gillette Stadium backfields.
McKnight originally entered the league with the Denver Broncos this spring.
The 5-foot-8, 186-pound rookie free agent caught seven passes for 43 yards during Denver’s preseason, and was waived on Labor Day weekend.
As a senior at Samford, McKnight recorded 100 receptions for 1,453 yards and nine touchdowns. He finished his Bulldogs career as the program’s all-time leader with 312 receptions for 4,121 yards and 32 touchdowns.