BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have signed rookie kicker Quinn Nordin, adding some depth prior to beginning their offseason workout program.
Nordin becomes the first undrafted rookie signed by New England following last week's draft. The Patriots have had at least one rookie free agent make their 53-man opening day roster for 17 consecutive seasons, the third-longest streak in the NFL behind the Chargers (24) and Colts (22).
But he faces a challenge to join that list, joining a roster that already includes New England's incumbent starter Nick Folk and Roberto Aguayo, who was signed in January.