Following the injury-related release of offensive lineman Chase Farris last week and yesterday's unexpected retirement announcement by veteran wide receiver Andrew Hawkins, the New England Patriots had two open spots on their 90-man offseason roster with training camp on the horizon. Earlier today, the team filled one of the vacancies.
According to his agency, rookie defensive edge Caleb Kidder has signed with New England:
Congrats to @ckidder_37 signing with the New England Patriots today! @UMGRIZZLIES @Patriots
Despite a productive five-year collegiate career at the University of Montana, Kidder went unselected during this year's NFL draft.