The Patriots have filled each vacancy on their active roster and practice squad after a flurry of bye-week transactions.
The Pats promoted defensive tackle Khyri Thornton from the practice squad to the active roster. It's Thornton's second stint on the 53-man roster this season.
Interestingly, the Patriots have added two defensive tackles to the active roster in the last 24 hours with Thornton's promotion and the acquisition of Akiem Hicks. The pair joins Dominique Easley, Sealver Siliga, Alan Branch and Malcom Brown as the Pats prepare for the run-heavy Cowboys in Week 5.
The four practice squad additions included the re-signing of defensive end Eric Martin and the signings of wide receiver Austin Hill, defensive back Brandon Dixon and offensive lineman Sean Hickey.