The Patriots made a minor practice squad transaction on Friday.
Linebacker Michael Pinckney has been signed to the practice squad and in the corresponding move, defensive lineman Xavier Williams has been released.
Pinckney is an undrafted rookie out of Miami.
Williams is a five-year NFL veteran and was signed to the practice squad just before the regular season and was elevated for the Week 1 game against the Dolphins.
The Patriots will take on the Chiefs in Kansas City this Sunday.
