Kobe Prentice joins Patriots following injury to Jeremiah Webb

Kobe Prentice has been signed by the New England Patriots to fill the roster spot of injured wide receiver Jeremiah Webb, who has been placed on injured reserve for the season. Prentice, who initially went undrafted, previously played for the Carolina Panthers and had a short college career at Alabama before transferring to Baylor. He is noted for his speed and explosiveness on the field, having recorded a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. The Patriots are looking to him as a potential option in the return game this summer.

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