The Patriots added some depth to their linebacking corp on Tuesday signing veteran linebacker Oshane Ximines. 

Ximines, 28 was originally drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Old Dominion. He spent four seasons with the New York Giants.

The 6-foot-4, 254 Ximines has played in 48 regular season games with nine starts and has registered 69 total tackles, 6 ½ sack, 6 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery. 

Last season, Ximines spent most of the season on the practice squad but was elevated and played in three games. He finished with 4 total tackles.

Ximines played for current Patriots outside linebackers coach Drew Wilkins in New York so that familiarity probably helped him ultimately land with the Patriots.