The New England Patriots filled their initial 17-man practice squad Monday.

New England announced it signed linebackers Joe Giles-Harris and Yvandy Rigby to the practice squad.

Giles-Harris was on the Patriots practice squad last season and spent this summer fighting for a roster spot but was released as part of the 53-man cutdown.

Rigby was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent this offseason but was cut as part of the 53-man roster cutdown. The 24-year-old played 35 games during his career at Temple and accumulated 207 total tackles, six passes defended and one forced fumble.

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Here is the breakdown of the Patriots' 17-man practice squad; Jotham Russell is an international exemption.

RB Kevin Harris
RB Terrell Jennings
WR Jalen Reagor
WR Matt Landers
TE Mitchell Wilcox
OL Bryan Hudson
OL Liam Fornadel
G Jerome Carvin
G Michael Jordan
DL Jotham Russell
DE Brevin Allen
DT Trysten Hill
LB Joe Giles-Harris
LB Yvandy Rigby
LB Ochaun Mathis
CB Isaiah Bolden
S AJ Thomas

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The Patriots this week will prepare for their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

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