Jordan Leggett

The Patriots have been in the market for a veteran tight end following Matt LaCosse's opt-out. It's actually good news for third-round rookies Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene as Leggett, Tampa Bay's fifth-round selection in 2017, failed to play a single snap last year and offers minimal pushback to playing time. If the 25-year-old is New England's only response to address that position, Asiasi remains an intriguing late-round flier in deeper fantasy leagues.

Leggett spent the latter half of the year on the team's active roster but never played a snap. He'll have another chance to seek playing time in 2020.

Tampa Bay waived Leggett on Tuesday, and he now rejoins the team as a member of the practice squad. The third-year pro had spent eight weeks on the team's active roster, but he hadn't been active for a single contest.

Leggett spent each of the last eight weeks on the Bucs' 53-man roster but was inactive for gameday each time. Cornerback John Franklin took the 24-year-old's spot on the team.