The top of the New England Patriots’ tight end group is set in stone, with Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith the undisputed top options at the position. The depth behind them, however, remains a work in progress which might have contributed to the team adding another player to the equation.
As first reported by Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, the Patriots are signing rookie Jalen Wydermyer.
Wydermyer, 21, originally joined the NFL out of Texas A&M earlier this year. During his three seasons with the Aggies, he caught 118 passes for 1,468 yards and 16 touchdowns in 35 games.