The Patriots announced that they have signed nine practice squad players to contracts for 2015, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com (Twitter links):
- Chris Barker OG
- Jake Bequette DE
- Garrett Gilbert, QB
- Justin Green, DB
- Caylin Hauptmann, OL
- Jonathan Krause, WR
- Eric Martin, LB
- Deontae Skinner, CB
- Dax Swanson, CB
Some of the signings, like Barker, were previously reported but not officially announced until today. Back in November, the Pats elevated the salaries of Bequette and Barker to $10K a week, well over the customary salary of $6,300 per week.
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What about Brian Tyms
He’s an exclusive rights free agent, so as long as the Pats want him back, he won’t be able to talk to any other teams. If the Pats don’t make him a contract offer, he can become a free agent next month and sign anywhere.
— Luke
I hope they sign Josh Boyce. I still think Boyce has a real upside–blazing fast, strength to break tackles, great burst out of a cut.