The New England Patriots reportedly are signing a former Detroit Lions tight end to their practice squad. But not to play tight end.
Hunter Thedford, who was with Detroit during the 2021 offseason and also played tight end for the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers, is converting to offensive tackle for New England, according to a report Wednesday from NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Thedford gained 30 pounds over the last six months to prepare for his position switch, per Pelissero’s report. The 25-year-old’s USFL bio listed him at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds, so he had solid size even before his recent weight gain.