Erickson signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday. Erickson played in the final three regular-season games for the Patriots this season, seeing work as a return man. He'll now latch on with the Texans filling a hole on their practice squad left by Jared Wayne's elevation to the active roster.
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Darlington, WI, USA
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WR
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Wisconsin
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8 seasons
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Houston Texans
2021-Present
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New England Patriots
2024-2024
(1 season)
New York Jets
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(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
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(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
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Erickson signed with the Texans' practice squad Wednesday. Erickson played in the final three regular-season games for the Patriots this season, seeing work as a return man. He'll now latch on with the Texans filling a hole on their practice squad left by Jared Wayne's elevation to the active roster.
Erickson reverted to New England's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Erickson got his third straight elevation ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Bills and saw action on offense for the first time this season, logging 14 offensive snaps without getting any targets. He also worked as the Patriots' primary return man, returning one kick for 16 yards and two punts for 26 yards. After catching 16 passes for 232 yards and one touchdown over eight games with the Chargers last year, Erickson was a free agent for most of the 2024 campaign, as he didn't latch on with New England's practice squad until mid-December.
New England elevated Erickson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports. Erickson accumulated 90 kick return yards and 15 punt return yards during the Patriots' Week 17 loss to the Chargers. He's exclusively played on special teams over the past two weeks and will likely reprise that role during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bills.
Erickson reverted to New England's practice squad Monday. Erickson played 11 snaps during Saturday's loss versus the Chargers and returned three kicks for 90 yards and also ran back a punt for 15 yards. He could be elevated once again for the team's Week 18 matchup versus the Bills.
The Patriots elevated Erickson from their practice squad to the active roster Friday ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Chargers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Erickson has been elevated for the second straight week since signing with the Patriots' practice squad Dec. 18. Last Sunday against Buffalo, he logged seven snaps, all of which came on special teams. Erickson figures to work primarily in that role again Sunday, as New England's wideout corps is relatively healthy.
Erickson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log. Erickson was elevated to the active roster prior to Sunday's loss to the Bills, logging seven snaps on special teams, recording one punt return for no yards and two fair catches. The wide receiver will likely be elevated again to appear in the team's Week 17 matchup with the Chargers.
Erickson was elevated from New England's practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills. Erickson just joined the organization Wednesday. He likely doesn't know the playbook well enough yet to contribute significantly on offense as a wide receiver, but Erickson also has extensive experience as a return man and could be deployed in that special teams role.
New England signed Erickson to its practice squad Wednesday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports. Erickson appeared in eight games with the Chargers in 2023, but he's spent the whole of the 2024 season so far in free agency. The Patriots have arguably the most shallow group of wide receivers in the league, so it's not out of the question that he could find his way onto the field before the year ends.
Erickson was likely added to the Chargers' active roster to ensure depth at wide receiver, as both Keenan Allen (shoulder) and Jalen Guyton (groin) are listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. The veteran wideout has spent the majority of the year on Los Angeles' practice squad, and his most recent in-game action came back in 2022 with the Commanders.