The New England Patriots reportedly sign veteran running back JaMycal Hasty ahead of their upcoming preseason opener. Both reports say Hasty is back with the team before the team’s Thursday-night game.

The outlets do not provide additional on-field details, such as contract terms, expected role, or how he fits into the running back depth chart. The reports frame the move as another free-agent addition during the preseason period, timing the signing close to the team’s first exhibition contest.

While the coverage is brief, the common thread across sources is that Hasty has been added to the Patriots’ roster in advance of the preseason game, signaling the team is continuing to shape its early roster choices and depth ahead of the start of the regular season.