Wide receiver Jalen Hurd’s career as a Patriot lasted all of a week as the 2019 third round pick of the San Francisco 49ers was placed on the reserved/retired list by the Patriots. 

With Hurd’s retirement, that opened up a roster spot and the Patriots used that spot to claim undrafted rookie wide receiver Thyrick Pitts from Delaware. Pitts was released by the Bears recently. 

The 6-2 201 Pitts had a big season for the Blue Hens last fall catching 57 passes for 631 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.

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Given the lack of depth at running back, it is surprising that the Patriots did not use the available roster spot to bring in a veteran back. It looks like they are going to continue to give the camp reps to Kevin Harris, Pierre Strong and J.J Taylor. 

Pitts should be a participant at today’s second padded practice. We will know more this morning.