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Veterans Alex Erickson, Monty Rice revert to Patriots’ practice squad following Week 17

Wide receiver Alex Erickson and linebacker Monty Rice reverted to the New England Patriots’ practice squad on Monday after serving as standard elevations at Gillette Stadium.

The 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers marked the second consecutive call-up for both veterans of the kicking game.

Erickson, 32, played 11 snaps on special teams on Saturday. The 6-foot, 195-pound wideout and returner fielded a pair of punts, breaking free for 15 yards before fair catching the next. And his time back deep for kickoffs brought an additional 90 yards through a trio of chances, including a long of 34.