The New England Patriots will replace running back Jeremy Hill, who was placed on the injured reserve with a torn ACL, with veteran running back Kenjon Barner, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Patriots expected to fill their open roster spot with free-agent RB Kenjon Barner, per league source. Recently worked out for the team.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 11, 2018
The 5’9, 195 pound Barner entered the NFL out of the University of Oregon as a sixth round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.