Philadelphia Eagles
Matt Tennant - #68 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/19/1987 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, OH |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 5th round, 27th pick by Saints |
Patriots add LB Tarpinian
The Patriots signed LB Jeff Tarpinian from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday.
Patriots sign RB Hilliard, waive C Tennant
The Patriots signed former Dolphins RB Lex Hilliard on Tuesday. Hilliard is the fifth running back on the team’s roster.
De la Puente earning Saints' trust
Starting Brian de la Puente, who had spent most of his career on NFL practice squads, at center was not part of the Saints' plan heading into the season.
Free agency could lead to change at center for Saints
The Saints would like to re-sign Jonathan Goodwin, but they might decide not to outbid another team for his services with Matt Tennant waiting to step in at center.
Saints re-sign McCray, sign Tennant
The Saints signed one of their draft picks Thursday and re-signed a player they recently cut.
PLAYER NEWS
The New England Patriots have signed offensive lineman Matt Tennant.|||||||
Tennant was with the team earlier in September after being cut by the New Orleans Saints near the end of training camp.
The Patriots acquired receiver Greg Salas from St. Louis on Saturday, claimed offensive lineman Matt Tennant off waivers from New Orleans, and released linebacker Bobby Carpenter.|||||||
Tennant, 25, is a two-year veteran, and was drafted by the Saints in the 2010 fifth round out of Boston College. He was released by New Orleans on Friday, after playing in 28 games for the Saints at center and guard.
