The Patriots announced five new hires and four staff promotions on the personnel staff Tuesday.
New Hires
Alonzo Highsmith, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 1986 NFL Draft, has joined the team as a senior personnel executive. He spent 19 seasons with the Packers in various roles before spending a pair of seasons with the Browns as vice president of personnel.
Casey Belognia has been hired as an area scout focusing on the Midwest. Belognia has a decade worth of experience with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Bob Kronenberg, who had a brief stint as an assistant offensive line coach with the Falcons, comes to the Patriots as a pro scout.