What Erick Hunter, Ben Brown signings mean for the Patriots
The Patriots added the pair to their active roster on Tuesday.
The New England Patriots added linebacker Erick Hunter and offensive lineman Ben Brown to their 53-man roster on Tuesday, with just over a week remaining until their season opener in Miami. Hunter, a former Morgan State standout, underwent impressive pre-draft testing that revealed his impressive speed and athleticism, with a Relative Athletic Score of 8.64 and rankings in the 98th percentile in both the 40-yard dash and broad jump.
Brown, on the other hand, returned to the team just 24 hours after his release, potentially filling the backup center position behind Jared Wilson, with Greg Van Roten as the next man up at guard. The roster now consists of Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, Greg Van Roten, Ben Brown, and Walter Rouse at the offensive line.
With Hunter joining the team, the Patriots aim to bolster their linebacker group, which is already solid at the top with Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss. However, questions remain at the depth, especially with Darius Muasau and Namdi Obiazor both filling spots on the roster. The signings of Hunter and Brown will increase the team's financial commitment, as reported by salary cap expert Miguel Benzan, who estimates that New England lost approximately $3.6 million with the roster move.
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