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Undrafted Linebacker Hunter Joins Patriots After Lions Cut

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Linebacker Erick Hunter, who impressed for Detroit during the preseason, has signed with the New England Patriots' active roster. Hunter went unclaimed on waivers after the Lions kept six other linebackers. He ranked third on Detroit's defense in Pro Football Focus grade during exhibition play.

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Hunter's path to an NFL roster came through a strong preseason with Detroit, where he logged 70 defensive snaps across three exhibition games and posted an 83.1 Pro Football Focus grade, third-best on the Lions' defense. His college career at Morgan State included HBCU All-American recognition last season, with 102 combined tackles, 14 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and an interception.

The Patriots added Hunter alongside offensive lineman Ben Brown, bolstering depth on both sides of the ball. Detroit's decision to carry six linebackers,

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