Patriots reportedly signal former USFL working again C.J. Marable

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Marable had 525 dashing yards and 235 receiving yards within the USFL.

The Patriots reportedly signed former USFL working again CJ Marable. (AP Picture/Chuck Burton)

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Following weeks of free agent visits to deal with the place, the Patriots reportedly added a running back Friday evening.

It isn’t one of many large names out there like Leonard Fournette or Ezekiel Elliott, who left Foxborough with out contracts after their visits. As an alternative, New England signed former USFL again C.J. Marable, KPRC’s Aaron Wilson reported.

Some believed the Patriots would possibly chase an even bigger identify again to create a 1-2 punch with Rhamondre Stevenson. It seems Invoice Belichick and firm have opted for a flexible depth piece as an alternative, no less than for now.

Marable rushed for over 500 yards within the USFL and added 235 yards receiving. In three seasons at Coastal Carolina, he accrued 2,691 dashing yards, 703 receiving yards, and 41 touchdowns. He’ll enter right into a working again room that additionally contains Pierre Robust Jr., Ty Montgomery, and Kevin Harris, amongst others.

Until New England nonetheless intends to signal one other working again, it seems Stevenson will get nearly all of the workload behind Mac Jones with others combined in situationally.

Not one of the Patriots’ working backs had success on Thursday evening towards the Texans, albeit behind a weakened offensive line. Malik Cunningham led all New England rushers when he got here in at quarterback, gaining 34 yards on the bottom. Robust was the simplest again with six carries for 21 yards. Harris had one seven-yard run, however netted simply three yards on his different seven carries. He completed with 10 yards.

Marable would possibly be capable of assist out behind Stevenson, significantly if he proves himself as an efficient a part of the passing sport. He additionally has expertise returning kicks.

The USFL-to-NFL bounce isn’t unusual. Simply final season, KaVontae Turpin signed with the Dallas Cowboys after a USFL stint by which he gained MVP of the league. He didn’t catch on as a large receiver in 12 months one however performed a constant function on particular groups, returning punts and kicks.

Marable may very well be out there as early as New England’s subsequent preseason sport on Aug. 19 towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers.