FOXBOROUGH — Among the new numbers catching passes from Patriots quarterback Tom Brady Thursday morning was No. 5, worn by 25-year-old Danny Etling.
“Everyone has a lot of different roles on this team,” Etling told reporters after practice. “I’m no exception, so I’m excited to continue to keep trying to find a different role for myself and keep doing what the coaches ask me to do and keep learning from the leaders in front of me.”
Lining up as a receiver is a new position for Etling, who was drafted in 2018 as a third-string quarterback. He spent the majority of last season as a member of the practice squad.