The New England Patriots had a pair of new faces on the practice field Wednesday.
In addition to signing veteran quarterback Cody Kessler, the Patriots also added tight end Jason Vander Laan to the practice squad, the team announced.
Vander Laan was at Patriots practice Wednesday wearing No. 82.
New England promoted fullback Jakob Johnson off the practice squad Saturday to replace the injured James Develin, so Vander Laan fills that vacant spot.
Vander Laan took an interesting path to the Patriots, beginning as a quarterback at Division II Ferris State, where he holds the NCAA record (all divisions) for most career rushing yards by a QB with 5,953.