With rookie starters Will Campbell and Jared Wilson sidelined by knee and ankle injuries, a reshuffle is underway up front.

The New England Patriots signed offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. to the 53-man roster off the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. The organization placed cornerback Alex Austin on injured reserve in a corresponding move and also made changes to the practice squad.

Munford, 25, had joined New England’s practice squad following the NFL’s cutdown deadline in August. He departed for a spot on Cleveland’s active roster at the end of September, however, and was retained there after clearing waivers three weeks later. The 6-foot-6, 328-pound Ohio State product was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh round of the 2022 draft class at No. 238 ov

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