The New England Patriots brought some clarity to their quarterback and kicker situations Saturday.
The Patriots elevated kicker Nick Folk and defensive lineman Tashawn Bower from the practice squad to the 53-man roster while placing rookie kicker Quinn Nordin on injured reserve. New England also signed backup quarterback Brian Hoyer to a one-year deal and promoted him from the practice squad to the active roster.
Nordin, who has an abdomen injury, was limited in practice Thursday and didn't practice Friday. He was inactive for the team's season opener against the Miami Dolphins, as the Patriots elevated Folk and Hoyer to the 53-man roster for the game before sending them back to the practice squad.