Erick Hunter takes Patriots’ final 53-man roster spot

His 298 tackles rank second in Morgan State history

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

On the scene: First look at rookie LB Erick Hunter (49), who took the 53rd and final spot on the roster, as he works in Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: The rookie linebacker wore No. 49 during his first practice work with the team. He faced rookie tight end Eli Raridon in a tackling-technique drill.

Why it matters: Hunter entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in May, making the active roster less than four months later. He begins the season on the outside-linebacker depth chart.

By the numbers: Hunter recorded 298 career tackles at Morgan State, the second-highest total in program history.

What to watch: The next marker is whether Hunter earns a game-day role when the regular season opens.

Sources

@MikeReiss 2026-09-03T22:25:10.396221+00:00

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