The Patriots are signing former Raiders and Dolphins WR Lynn Bowden, Jr. to their practice squad, per source.
Buy Patriots TicketsHe was one of the most versatile players in the country during his time at Kentucky and a 2020 third-round pick.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2022
The New England Patriots have reportedly signed former Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. to their practice squad, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
This move shores up the last remaining spot on the unit for the Patriots.
It’s also a move that makes sense considering Bowden’s ridiculous versatility. He’s played at receiver, quarterback and even running back during his time at the University of Kentucky.
It’s a big reason why he was considered one of the best Swiss army knife players in the country and taken in the third-round of the 2020 NFL draft.
He finished his collegiate career with 1,816 scrimmage yards and 14 touchdowns in his senior year. That isn’t something to sneeze at for a former SEC player.
After being drafted by the Raiders, he was ultimately traded as a rookie to Miami, where he hauled in 28 receptions for 211 yards in his first season. He was then placed on IR in his second year.
The Patriots could use Bowden in so many different spots on offense. He even has special teams experience as a returner. Coach Bill Belichick has always had a soft spot in his heart for versatile players, and Bowden might have potentially found a home where he sticks.
