Earlier today, a new defender was spotted at the New England Patriots' first practice of the week wearing jersey number 96. The mystery player now has a name and role on the team as first reported by ESPN's Field Yates – alongside some other news regarding a promotion to the Patriots' active 53-man roster:
Source: the Patriots have promoted LB Trevor Reilly to the 53-man roster and signed former 49ers NT Mike Purcell to the practice squad.
Trevor Reilly is a familiar face in New England: He had already spent time with the organization last season, when he was a part of the Patriots' practice squad from mid-October to mid-December.