The New England Patriots reportedly expanded their wide receiver depth on Thursday.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jalen Reagor has signed to the Patriots’ practice squad. The 24-year-old wideout cleared waivers after being cut by the Minnesota Vikings.
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Former Vikings WR Jalen Reagor, who cleared waivers today, is signing with the Patriots’ practice squad, per source. The Patriots play the Eagles in Week 1 and Reagor will be a candidate to step up for the game.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2023
Reagor was originally selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round (21st overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. The TCU product failed to live up to first-round expectations in Philly, leading to him being traded to the Vikings for a 2023 seventh-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick.
In two seasons with the Eagles, Reagor caught 64 passes for 695 yards and three touchdowns. Last year with the Vikings, he had just eight receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown.
New England could be the ideal place for Reagor to revive his NFL career. The wide receiver position remains a question mark with DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne and sixth-round rookies Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte on the initial 53-man roster.
If Reagor is activated for Week 1, he will have a chance to exact revenge on his former team. The Patriots will open their season on September 10th at home against the Eagles.