NFL Rumors: Patriots signing kicker Roberto Aguayo to prepare squad

Pats signing kicker Roberto Aguayo to prepare squad firstly seemed on NBC Sports actions Boston

The New England Patriots occupy spent the 2020 season with two kickers: Gash Folks on the full of life roster and rookie Justin Rohrwasser on the prepare squad.

They’ve now added a third kicker to the combine.

The Patriots launched Saturday they’ve signed broken-down Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo to their prepare squad. Aguayo was as soon as selected by the Bucs within the 2nd spherical of the 2016 NFL Draft.

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The 26-12 months-customary has since grew to change into out to be a prime draft bust. Aguayo hasn’t performed in an NFL game since that ’16 season, when he converted most efficient 22 of his 31 field aim makes an are attempting and 32 of his 34 PATs. He bounced throughout the league with the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Chargers however failed to develop the full of life rosters.

It appears to be like Aguayo will model to revive his occupation in New England, the build Folks has been taking half in a stellar season. The 36-12 months-customary will, on the opposite hand, be a free agent in 2021.

The signing of Aguayo places extra rigidity on Rohrwasser, who was as soon as eager a few fifth-spherical steal within the 2020 Draft.

The Patriots — eradicated from playoff contention following final week’s loss to Miami — are making ready for a Monday Night Soccer matchup vs. the AFC East champion Buffalo Funds.