The New England Patriots stood with an opening on the practice squad after the release of wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey. That opening will go to a former USFL tight end.
The organization is signing Hunter Thedford, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Thedford has added a reported 30 pounds over the last six months to convert to offensive tackle. The 25-year-old spent four years at Southern Methodist, where snaps were also logged at defensive end, before transferring to Utah. He appeared in a combined 37 games and went undrafted in 2020.