The New England Patriots swapped one rookie tight end for another Sunday.
Devin Asiasi was inactive for the Patriots’ 33-6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers after appearing in each of the team’s first five games. Dalton Keene was active, breaking a streak of four consecutive healthy scratches (plus two games missed due to injury).
Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked about the switch Monday during an interview with WEEI’s “Ordway, Merloni & Fauria.”
“I think based on the practices that (Keene) deserved a chance to play,” Belichick said.
New England traded up to select both tight ends in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.