As the New England Patriots gear up for their third and final preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Thursday nigh

New England’s skill positions should be good. Plus, the team will need another year to recover from lost draft classes under Bill Belichick.

The New England Patriots are filling a couple of roster holes with a pair of rookies who were recently let go by the Tennessee Titans. On Tuesday, the Patriots announced that they had signed running back Micah Bernard and defensive lineman Philip Blidi.

If you're unfamiliar with his time, it might be time for New England Patriots fans to be keen on Elijah Ponder for the next few weeks. The rookie

The second-year quarterback started the majority of games but only managed to win one. Now, in fairness, the New England

Bernard signed with the Patriots on Tuesday, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports. Bernard doesn't stand much of a chance to make the Patriots' 53-man roster at this stage of the summer, and he's likely being signed just to serve as depth for the Patriots' preseason finale Thursday against the Giants.

The former New England Patriots quarterback is the fourth player to have his number retired by Auburn. The other three are Pat Sullivan (7), Bo Jackson (34) and Terry Beasley (88).

Just a few months removed from breaking the bank to acquire defensive tackle Milton Williams, the New England Patriots, especially their head

Cutdown day is looming, so these seven New York Giants on the roster bubble must impress during the team's preseason finale on Thursday night.

The New England Patriots announced a series of roster moves after their final training camp practice on Tuesday.