Patriots sign T Kellen Diesch, S A.J. Thomas
Aug 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety A.J. Thomas (21) practices before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots signed tackle Kellen Diesch and former UFL safety A.J. Thomas on Friday.
Diesch, 26, signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has been on the practice squads of the Chicago Bears (2022) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2023). He was released by the Cleveland Browns in May.
Thomas, 24, played for the UFL's Birmingham Stallions during the 2024 spring season and tallied 23 tackles and three interceptions in 12 games. He played in six games for the Bears from 2022-23 and made four tackles.
The Patriots released tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. and running back Deshaun Fenwick to make room on the roster.
--Field Level Media
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