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New England Patriots player notes for Nov 9th, 2018

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November 09, 2018 at 12:17 am.

Cole Croston – Noteworthy – Transaction
T Cole Croston was signed by the Patriots to their practice squad Thursday (Nov. 8). He had been waived by the Patriots Tuesday. Croston, 24, was signed by New England to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Sept. 15. The 6-foot-5, 310-pounder was released by the Patriots at the end of training camp this year and signed to the practice squad prior to the start of the regular season. Croston was originally signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Iowa on May 5, 2017. He made the 53-man roster out of training camp last season and appeared in three regular-season games and the AFC Championship Game as a rookie. He was a healthy scratch for 13 regular-season contests as well as the Divisional Playoff and Super Bowl. He played in two games in 2018.

Rex Burkhead – Important – Injury – Transaction
RB Rex Burkhead was designated for return from reserve/injured by the Patriots Thursday (Nov. 8). He is eligible to be activated to play in two weeks, but can practice for a maximum of 21 days.