Patriots Sign Linebacker Thomas Williams to Practice Squad

The Patriots announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have signed linebacker Thomas Williams to the practice squad.

Williams' arrival fills the vacant spot on the eight-man practice squad left when cornerback Kyle Arrington was signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster prior to the Patriots' matchup against Miami on Sunday.

The 6-foot-1, 237-pound Williams, a product of Southern Cal, was Jacksonville's fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft. He appeared in six games for the Jaguars as a rookie and was waived by Jacksonville prior to the start of the 2009 regular season.

Williams spent time on the Seattle and Houston practice squads this season.