The New England Patriots have reportedly added depth to their linebacker corps by signing former Buffalo Bills defensive player Joe Giles-Harris. The deal, reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, comes as the Patriots continue to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming NFL season.
Giles-Harris, who has been in the league for four years, has primarily been a special teams contributor over the past two seasons with the Bills. During his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, he saw action on 204 defensive snaps. The Patriots may also utilize Giles-Harris in a similar capacity, given their existing linebacker depth.
With the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans scheduled for Thursday night, fans might have the opportunity to see Giles-Harris in action sooner rather than later. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, this signing is another step towards bolstering their roster and improving their overall performance on the field.
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The New England Patriots are making another move to boost their linebacker corps. Per ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the Patriots have agreed to a deal with former Buffalo Bills defensive player Joe Giles-Harris.
In four years in the league, Giles-Harris has appeared in only 17 games. He was in on 204 snaps defensively for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, but since joining the Bills, he had spent the last two seasons as solely a special teams contributor.
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The Patriots could be eyeing a similar usage for Giles-Harris considering the depth they’ve already built at linebacker.
It might not take long to see him in action, either, with the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans slated for Thursday night at Gillette Stadium.