The New England Patriots mark Austin Hooper’s fifth team in nine years.
The veteran tight end knows longevity requires adaptability. He has learned to be a little of everything.
His NFL road brought stops with the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders before agreeing to terms in free agency on a one-year deal carrying a base value of $3 million.
“It’s just like that 10,000 hours theory, right? The more you do anything, the better you get at it,” Hooper told reporters during his introductory video conference on Thursday.