The Patriots signed defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy to their practice squad Tuesday, according to a source.

Roy, 23, was selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of LSU. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive lineman was waived Aug. 27 after posting eight tackles in 12 games as a rookie.

Roy joins fellow defensive tackle Trysten Hill on the Patriots’ practice squad. They serve as depth behind 53-man roster options Davon Godchaux, Daniel Ekuale, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and Eric Johnson.

Hill <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/09/07/patriots-elevate-two-players-from-practice-squad-including-potential-starter/">was elevated</a> off of the practice squad in Sunday’s <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/09/08/patriots-shock-bengals-with-16-10-win-in-jerod-mayos-first-game-as-head-coach/">16-10 win</a> over the Bengals and played seven snaps, while Johnson was inactive.

Roy has experience as a nose tackle, where the Patriots could use a rotational option behind Godchaux, their starter.

The Patriots will need to make a corresponding move to their practice squad to make room for Roy.

The Patriots made a roster move on Tuesday, adding depth at defensive tackle.{ai:summary}<p>The New England Patriots signed defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy to their practice squad. Roy, a fifth-round pick from LSU in the 2023 NFL Draft, was previously waived by the Vikings after a rookie season where he recorded eight tackles in 12 games.</p><p>Roy adds depth to the Patriots' defensive line, joining Trysten Hill on the practice squad as they support the 53-man roster players. A corresponding move will be required to accommodate Roy.  
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Source: Patriots add needed defensive tackle depth after Week 1

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