Patriots Sign C Ben Brown and LB Erick Hunter to the 53-Man Roster; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots have re-signed center Ben Brown and rookie linebacker Erick Hunter to their 53-man roster, while adding linebacker K.J. Britt, defensive tackle Jalen Hunt, offensive lineman Jake Kubas, and linebacker Jose Ramirez to the practice squad.
- Ben Brown, 28, has experience starting 10 games at center in 2024 and previously played for the Bengals, Seahawks, Cardinals, and Raiders practice squads.
- Erick Hunter, 23, was a standout at Morgan State with 298 total tackles and was previously with the Detroit Lions before being released in August 2026.
- K.J. Britt, a 27-year-old linebacker with five NFL seasons experience, has played 76 regular-season games and recently spent time with the Buccaneers and Dolphins.
- The newly signed practice squad players, Hunt, Kubas, and Ramirez, have NFL experience from previous teams and include players with backgrounds from Jacksonville, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Canadian Football League.
