Patriots sign free-agent long snapper, down to two active roster spots

The Patriots signed free-agent long snapper Wes Farnsworth on Wednesday, according to Farnsworth’s agent, Brett Tessler.

Farnsworth is a third-year veteran, who previously spent time with the Broncos and Dolphins. He is the second long snapper on the roster, after Joe Cardona, who is under contract through 2022. Farnsworth’s addition is likely to help the Pats hold a kicking competition during OTAs and training camp between Nick Folk, Roberto Aguayo and Quinn Nordin.

Farnsworth checks in at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds. He has never appeared in an NFL game since entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of Nevada.

The Patriots are now down to two open spots on their 90-man roster, which will increase to three whenever the team processes Patrick Chung’s retirement.

from Boston Herald https://ift.tt/3yrO5Ak