The New England Patriots officially signed former CFL offensive lineman Drew Desjarlais to a futures contract on Thursday, as confirmed by the NFL transaction wire.
After working out for the team during the first week of January, Desjarlais visited the organization again on Wednesday. The 24-year-old was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Tuesday. TSN’s Farhan Lalji the reported that Desjarlais was expected to sign a futures pact with New England.
Listed at 6-foot-2, 314 pounds, Desjarlais is a sizable lineman. He attended the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. He earned invitations to rookie minicamps with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019.