Patriots sign former Wisconsin Badger Wide Receiver Alex Erickson to Practice Squad
Written by Karver Jordan
On Wednesday afternoon it was announced by the New England Patriots that the team has signed former Wisconsin Badger and Cincinnati Bengal, Erickson was most recently with the Los Angeles Chargers during the 2023 season. At 32-years-old the Wide Receiver brings solid leadership skills and good on field play as a Special teamer and a Wide Receiver.
Erickson has recorded 112 receptions out of 181 targets for 1,373 yards while adding two touchdowns, on punt returns the veteran wideout recorded 1,303 yards on 163 attempts, and on kick off on 110 return attempts 2,729 yards.
Take a look at the new Wide Receiver on the New England Patriots practice squad Alex Erickson. The former Wisconsin Badger has been a reliable Punt Returner / wide receiver in years past.@DougKyed broke the news.
— New England Sports Review (@nesportreview) December 18, 2024
Alex Erickson is going to be a solid pick up for the younger receivers in the Patriots WR Core, could see the veteran being brought up from the practice squad over these next couple of weeks.
Erickson gets behind the defense in Jets training camp for a 75 Yard touchdown:
Veteran Wide Receiver Alex Erickson with a big gain in 2023:
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