A former member of the New England Patriots’ practice squad returned to Foxborough on Monday.
Tackle Eric Smith was among four offensive linemen in for workouts with the organization, as first shared by ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Smith, 27, entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017. The Virginia product spent his rookie season between injured reserve and the 53-man roster for the Miami Dolphins. Upon clearing waivers the following September, he signed to New England’s scout team at its formation.
An opportunity to depart for the New York Jets’ active roster arrived three months later for the 6-foot-4, 308-pound Smith, who has made additional stops with the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans.