Patriots Snag Hunter from Lions | New England Patriots News

Erick Hunter, a former undrafted rookie with the Detroit Lions, just landed a surprise spot on the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster after being released Sunday — a fast track to staying in the league. With nearly 300 tackles and standout preseason play at Morgan State, Hunter impressed scouts with his run-stopping ability and knack for forcing turnovers. The Lions had too many linebackers, leaving him sidelined, but the Patriots, now full at 53 and practice squad nearly maxed out, see potential in his versatility and grit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a7931a05e9c6906