The Patriots tweaked their 90-man roster on Wednesday.
The Patriots signed former Bengals running back Trayveon Williams after a successful tryout. They released veteran defensive tackle Eric Johnson II.
Williams, 28, has spent the last six seasons with the Bengals. He played in 17 games last season but only contributed on special teams. In his six-year career, he has 62 carries for 307 yards with 15 catches for 74 yards. He’s also returned 33 kicks for 743 yards.
Johnson, 26, was claimed off waivers from the Colts last season. He played in 11 games and registered 17 tackles.
Williams joins Antonio Gibson, Terrell Jennings, Rhamondre Stevenson and rookies TreVeyon Henderson, Brock Lampe and Lan Larison on the Patriots’ running back depth chart.
The Patriots are left with Christian Barmore, Isaiah Iton, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Jaquelin Roy, Khyiris Tonga, Milton Williams and rookies Joshua Farmer, Wilifried Pene and Jahvaree Ritzie at defensive tackle.