The New England Patriots signed linebacker Michael Pinckney to the practice squad on Friday.
Subsequently, the Patriots released defensive tackle Xavier Williams — a five-year veteran who was signed to the practice squad before the season began. Pinckney is an undrafted rookie out of Miami that played for four seasons.
Pinckney is 6-foot-1, 220 pounds and has the versatility to do many things on the field. In 49 games, he totaled 267 tackles, 14.5 sacks, three interceptions, nine passes defended and a recovered fumble.
Williams made an appearance in Week 1 and recorded two tackles after getting elevated to the 53-man roster, but his primary focus has been on the practice squad.
Patriots practice squad transactions: Signed LB Michael Pinckney (Miami/No. 48), released DT Xavier Williams. https://t.co/77is8hRIs0
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 2, 2020
