New England Patriots

Patriots sign linebacker Eric Martin from practice squad

Published Nov. 12, 2015 6:15 p.m. ET

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots signed linebacker Eric Martin from the practice squad Thursday, released linebacker Dewey McDonald, and signed defensive lineman Robert Thomas to the practice squad.

The 24-year-old Martin played in the opening game against Pittsburgh, was released Sept. 12 and signed to the practice squad Sept. 16. He played 29 games for Cleveland in 2013-14.

The 25-year-old McDonald was claimed off waivers from Indianapolis on Oct. 28 and played against Washington last week. The 24-year-old Thomas was released from Seattle's practice squad Tuesday.