Patriots boost practice squad with DB signing on Tuesday

The New England Patriots boosted their defensive backfield on Tuesday by signing veteran cornerback Tae Hayes to the practice squad.

Since going undrafted in 2019, the Appalachian State standout has bounced around to different teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers.

He also appeared in the USFL as a ninth-round draft pick for the championship-winning Birmingham Stallions.

Patriots fans might remember Hayes for snagging a pick-six off backup quarterback Bailey Zappe in the preseason game against the Panthers back in August. He scored the only touchdown for Carolina in that meeting in a game where he finished with…