Joseph Fauria: Joins Patriots' practice squad

Fauria has joined the Patriots' practice squad, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

The 6-foot-7, 267-pounder displayed some red zone prowess as a rookie with the Lions in 2013, but at this stage, he's merely insurance for the Patriots in the event of an injury to one of the team's currently-rostered tight ends: Rob Gronkowski, Scott Chandler or Michael Williams.