Patriots re-sign offensive lineman Ben Brown and add linebacker Erick Hunter
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The New England Patriots added two players to their 53-man roster on Tuesday following a series of roster adjustments. Offensive lineman Ben Brown rejoined the team one day after being released. Joining Brown on the active roster is linebacker Erick Hunter, who previously signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Morgan State. The Patriots had two roster spots available after Monday's transactions, allowing for the signings without further moves. Additionally, the team bolstered its practice squad by signing linebacker K.J. Britt, defensive tackle Jalen Hunt, offensive lineman Jake Kubas, and linebacker Jose Ramirez. Brown brings interior line experience to the team, having started 10 games at center in 2024 and four games at guard last season.
- •Ben Brown returned to the active roster one day after his release.
- •Erick Hunter signed with the Patriots after time with the Lions.
- •Four players were added to the practice squad.
- •The team utilized two existing roster spots to complete the signings.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots Bring Back Familiar Lineman In Revealing Roster Move
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Re-Sign Veteran Starter, Add 298-Tackle Rookie Before Week 1
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots bring back OL Ben Brown, sign LB Erick Hunter
- 8:01 PMNFL News — Patriots Sign C Ben Brown and LB Erick Hunter to the 53-Man Roster; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves - New England Patriots
"The New England Patriots continued reshuffling the bottom of their roster two days after the NFL cutdown deadline. New England announced Sept. 1 that it had re-signed center Ben Brown and added linebacker Erick Hunter to the 53-man roster. The move puts Brown back with the Patriots less than a day after the team released him to […] The post Patriots Re-Sign Veteran Starter, Add 298-Tackle Rookie Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Patriots announced today that they have re-signed C Ben Brown to the 53-man roster and rookie LB Erick Hunter to the 53-man roster. In addition, the Patriots signed LB K.J. Britt, DT Jalen Hunt, OL Jake Kubas and LB Jose Ramirez to the practice squad.
"The Patriots brought Ben Brown back only days after releasing him, restoring an experienced and versatile piece of offensive-line insurance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:25 AMPatriots Bring Back Familiar Lineman In Revealing Roster Move
The Patriots brought Ben Brown back only days after releasing him, restoring an experienced and versatile piece of offensive-line insurance.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:37 PMPatriots Re-Sign Veteran Starter, Add 298-Tackle Rookie Before Week 1
The New England Patriots continued reshuffling the bottom of their roster two days after the NFL cutdown deadline. New England announced Sept. 1 that it had re-signed center Ben Brown and added linebacker Erick Hunter to the 53-man roster. The move puts Brown back with the Patriots less than a day after the team released him to […] The post Patriots Re-Sign Veteran Starter, Add 298-Tackle Rookie Before Week 1 appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 8:09 PMPatriots bring back OL Ben Brown, sign LB Erick Hunter
The Patriots released offensive lineman Ben Brown on Monday, but it was a brief parting of the ways.
- NFL NewsSep 1, 2026, 8:01 PMPatriots Sign C Ben Brown and LB Erick Hunter to the 53-Man Roster; Announce Additional Practice Squad Moves - New England Patriots
The Patriots announced today that they have re-signed C Ben Brown to the 53-man roster and rookie LB Erick Hunter to the 53-man roster. In addition, the Patriots signed LB K.J. Britt, DT Jalen Hunt, OL Jake Kubas and LB Jose Ramirez to the practice squad.
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