Bill Belichick’s streak of having an undrafted rookie make the Patriots’ initial 53-man roster will continue.
Kicker Quinn Nordin survived Tuesday’s cuts, beating out veteran Nick Folk. An undrafted rookie has now made the Patriots for 18 straight seasons.
”It was a very competitive spot,” Belichick said Monday.
Nordin, who kicked for four seasons at Michigan, was the only undrafted free agent to sign with the Patriots this season. He is known for his leg strength, able to knock down field goals from impressive range.
When Folk missed significant practice time with soreness, Nordin showed off his power, converting field goals from 55 and 57 yards during an in-stadium practice.