FOXBORO — After toiling on the follow squad all season, operating again Kevin Harris was rewarded with a 53-man roster spot after scoring on an 18-yard landing in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs.
Harris was signed Tuesday when a spot opened up after the Patriots signed cornerback J.C. Jackson to the follow squad. Harris had been on the 53-man roster final season however spent the primary 15 weeks this yr on the follow squad. He had been elevated twice earlier than getting signed.
“It felt pretty good. I’m blessed to be on there,” Harris mentioned. “I’ve been working hard all year.”
He’s additionally self-aware sufficient to understand why he wasn’t getting enjoying time earlier than Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 13. Overall, Harris carried the ball 4 occasions for 22 yards Sunday.
“It’s hard to get in there with Zeke (Elliott) and Mondre in there,” Harris mentioned. “When I get the opportunity, I’ve got to run with it.”
Elliott was the one Patriots operating again to hold the ball of their Week 14 win over the Steelers regardless of Harris being on the gameday roster as an elevation. The 2022 sixth-round decide did reduce into Elliott’s carries on Sunday, nevertheless.
With Stevenson lacking follow once more this week, Harris may get extra run Sunday night time towards the Broncos.
“I feel good. I’m just ready to go out there and play, show what I got,” Harris mentioned.
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