The Patriots host Felix Jones and more, also sign LaVelle Hawkins
The Patriots were busy today. Here's some of the news coming out of Foxboro.
Felix Jones:
Ex-#Cowboys RB Felix Jones is visiting #Patriots today and tomorrow. The plan is for him to work out, I'm told. Visited #Eagles recently
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 8, 2013
LaVelle Hawkins:
#Patriots sign free agent WR Lavelle Hawkins
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 9, 2013
Rex Hadnot and Antoine Caldwell:
The Patriots had a pair of guards in on free agent visits today, Rex Hadnot and Antoine Caldwell. Former Dallas RB Felix Jones also was in.
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) May 9, 2013
LaVelle Hawkins is the latest to join the "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks" receiver corps that the Patriots are building. He's no guarantee to make the team, as he'd likely play mostly out of the slot. The Patriots already have a couple of guys projecting to be ahead of Hawkins that could fill that role.
Felix Jones is kind of in the same boat, though the team hasn't signed him and might be just doing their due dilligence. Jones has largely been a disappointment in Dallas, and would probably slide behind Ridley, Vereen and Blount on the depth chart.
Hadnot is from the Chargers and Caldwell from Houston, both would provide some added depth on the interior of the Patriots' offensive line, a place they could certainly use it after Donald Thomas departed for Indianapolis.
The Patriots only have one roster spot left on the 90 man limit. So don't expect them to sign all three of these guys.
