R.J. Prince Signs With New England Patriots

Posted Jun 18, 2021
The New England Patriots have announced the signing of offensive lineman R.J. Prince. Prince entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018, having played his collegiate career at North Carolina. At the pro level, he's played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Prince ended the 2020 season as a member of Baltimore’s practice squad. (Sports Illustrated)

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