The New England Patriots are short on cornerback depth to end the season, but picked up an additional secondary piece Monday.
The Patriots reunited with cornerback William Hooper, signing the undrafted rookie out of Northwestern to the practice squad for the second time this season. Hooper first joined New England’s practice squad a few days after the season opener but the Patriots cut him two weeks later.
Hooper, who spent training camp with the Green Bay Packers, also had a stint with the Cardinals practice squad, signing with Arizona in late November. Hooper didn’t last much longer there with Arizona releasing the 23-year-old last week.