Source — Patriots bring in kicker Nick Folk for visit, might sign him – ESPN

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.– The New England Patriots hosted veteran kicker Nick Folk on a go to Saturday, according to a league source and multiple reports, and could potentially sign him if he passes a physical and coronavirus testing.
Folk, 35, would perhaps add a 2nd kicker to the roster after the Patriots chose Marshalls Justin Rohrwasser in the 5th round of the draft.
Folk started seven video games for the Patriots last season as the team was required to look for a replacement for Stephen Gostkowski, who had a hip injury that landed him on injured reserve. Folk was 16-of-19 on field goals and 13-of-13 on additional points.
His prospective return to New England comes a week into training camp, where Rohrwasser has actually barely kicked in practices gone to by press reporters. Rohrwasser was 3-of-5 on field objectives at the end of a practice Monday but has mainly rode the stationary bicycle because, which might be a sign he is managing an undisclosed injury.
Inquired about Rohrwassers improvement and assimilation to the NFL on Friday, coach Bill Belichick was vague, stating: “Everybodys making progress.”
The Patriots have two open roster spots, so adding Folk wouldnt require a corresponding transaction.
In addition to Folks see, the Patriots on Saturday officially signed free-agent nose deal with Xavier Williams, who has actually appeared in 44 profession video games over the previous 5 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals (2015-2017) and Kansas City Chiefs (2018-2019). The group has actually been looking for more depth at the position with free-agent signing Beau Allen– a forecasted starter– having actually not practiced in training camp.
The Patriots likewise signed Navy protective end Paul Quessenberry, who they prepare to play at tight end. Quessenberry hasnt played football since his time at Navy in 2014; he graduated in 2015 and ended up being an infantry officer in the Marines.
The group released defensive tackle Darius Kilgo and tight end Alex Ellis.