The New England Patriots have added some depth at the tight end position with the addition of former Giants and Falcons tight end, Bear Pascoe. Pascoe and offensive lineman, Jon Halapio were the final additions to the Pats 90-man training camp roster. The Patriots will have to cut the roster to 52 players before the regular season starts in September.
Long journey for Pascoe
The 30-year old veteran has been in the NFL for seven years now. Pascoe spent the first seven seasons of his career with the New York Giants and helped them win a Super Bowl in 2011. After being released by the team in 2014 he was signed by the Falcons but lasted there for just one season. Finally in 2015, Pascoe was signed by the Lions and had a very limited role while there.
Pascoe is now hoping to be able to make a home in New England for at least a few seasons.
Now the 6"5, 265-pound tight end is in New England to add some depth to an already strong unit. Pascoe is known as blocking tight end as he can pave the way for a running back but doesn't catch many balls. During his seven-year career, Pascoe has caught just 45 passes for 375 yards and three touchdowns.
Will he even make the team?
It is unlikely at this point that Pascoe even makes the team with players like Rob Gronkowski, Martellus Bennett, and Clay Harbor ahead of him on the depth chart. With the way the Patriots usually use tight ends, there could end up being a special role for Pascoe in this offense.
If Pascoe does end up making the 53-man roster it will only be in a limited role, mostly in special situations.
