The New England Patriots promoted running back Joey Iosefa to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Saturday.
The Patriots also released linebacker Eric Martin.
Iosefa, 24, was signed to the New England practice squad on Oct. 21. The 6-foot, 245-pounder, was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round out of Hawaii in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was released by Tampa Bay on Aug. 30.
Martin, 24, has spent time on the Patriots’ practice squad and 53-man roster this season. He was originally signed to the practice squad on Dec. 29, 2014. The 6-2, 250-pound Martin entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with the New Orleans Saints out of Nebraska in 2013. Martin has played in four games for the Patriots this season, with three special teams tackles.
