The New England Patriots reportedly added some notable depth at the running back position on Friday.

Craig Reynolds, who spent the last five seasons with the Detroit Lions, signed with the club’s practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPCR2. Reynolds’ addition was reflected in the locker room at Gillette Stadium, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.

Reynolds, 29, primarily served as a special teams ace and change-of-pace running back in Detroit, though his role diminished this season and was ultimately punctuated by three healthy scratches prior to being released on Wednesday. The Lions made the decision after activating defensive lineman Marcus Davenport and offensive lineman Miles Frazier.

The Patriots have been looking for running back depth for nearly two months, relying on

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