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Patriots sign well-traveled defensive lineman Mike Purcell

A familiar face has returned to the defensive tackle depth chart in Foxborough.

The New England Patriots signed veteran free agent Mike Purcell on Thursday, as first announced by his agency, Equity Sports, and later confirmed by the organization.

Congratulations to @m_purcell64 on signing with the @Patriots! pic.twitter.com/jV264KfAAl

— Equity Sports (@EquitySports) August 1, 2024

Purcell, 33, logged two stints on New England’s practice squad during the 2017 season. The University of Wyoming product now stands 90 games, including 45 starts, into his NFL career.