By Matt McCarthy, 985TheSportsHub.com
The Mohamed Sanu trade is official.
The Patriots formally announced the acquisition of the former Falcons wide receiver on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team released tight end Eric Tomlinson, who played just one game in a New England uniform.
The Patriots also confirmed the signing of special teamer Eric Bethel, who was signed after being let go by the Ravens. Safety Jordan Richards was released to make room for Bethel.
Sanu will wear No. 14, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.
For those updating Patriots rosters at home, WR Mohamed Sanu has been issued No. 14 and CB Justin Bethel gets No. 29.
Sanu had been 12 in Atlanta, but that isn’t available in New England — and never will be again. #knowyournumbers
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 23, 2019
The Pats also signed offensive lineman Aaron Monterio, a Brockton native, to the practice squad.
The Patriots have signed OT Aaron Monteiro to their practice squad. Monteiro, of Brockton, Mass., played at Boston College and spent time with the Dolphins this offseason/preseason.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 23, 2019
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