Veteran wide receiver/specialist Alex Erickson reportedly signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on Wednesday, per Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed.
Erickson arrived on the NFL scene as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin in 2016. He has played for multiple teams since that time, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers.
The wideout has recorded 112 receptions for 1,373 yards and two touchdowns in eight seasons of play. His best year came in 2019 with the Bengals, when he recorded 43 catches for 529 yards. He had 26 first downs on the season.
Erickson is also known for his skills as a returner on special teams, which is an area he can add depth to the team. Time will tell how the Patriots utilize his skill set, but he is versatile enough to give them options.
