The Patriots made a number of roster moves Tuesday, and those included getting a new kicker.
New England officially released kicker Mike Nugent and tight end Eric Tomlinson, and although the corresponding moves were not announced, according to multiple reports veteran kicker Nick Folk has been signed.
Most recently, Folk held the AAF record for longest field goal at 55 yards. The 34-year-old has kicked for the Cowboys, Jets and Buccaneers over his long NFL career. His last time in the league came 2017 when he appeared in four games in Tampa Bay. For his career, he is 245-for-305 (80 percent) on field goals.
Nugent missed two kicks on Sunday against the Browns, and it was clear the team didn't have much confidence in him in terms of long field goal attempts. Veteran Matt Bryant was released by the Falcons earlier in the day, but the Patriots went with Folk.
As for the other roster spot, that seems likely to go to rookie N'Keal Harry, who is eligible to return from injured reserve this week.
Offensive tackle Aaron Monteiro was also released from the practice squad.
