The Patriots are adding tight end Bear Pascoe and offensive lineman Jon Halapio, Patriots coach Bill Belichick told reporters Wednesday.
Pascoe, 30, was most recently with the Lions. He saw his most extensive time with the Giants early in his career and has also spent time with the Falcons and Bears. Pascoe has 40 career receptions in 85 games.
Halapio, 25, was a Patriots sixth-round pick in 2014. He was cut during his first training camp and has spent time with the Broncos and Cardinals.
Pascoe and Halapio were likely added because tight end Clay Harbor and guards Tre Jackson and Shaq Mason are starting camp on the physically unable to perform list.
The moves put the team’s roster at the preseason max of 90 players. The Patriots have an exemption for safety Nate Ebner, who’s competing in rugby sevens in the Summer Olympics starting next week.