Jiles signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Monday.
Jiles, an undrafted rookie from West Florida, spent most of his first season with the Patriots' practice squad after being dropped by the Giants in late August. The 24-year-old has yet to appear in an NFL game, but he's expected to have the opportunity to compete for a spot on New England's active roster throughout the offseason.
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John Jiles: Joins Patriots' practice squad
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The Patriots signed Jiles to their practice squad Wednesday.
Jiles was dropped from the Patriots' practice squad just over a week ago, but it now appears the team has had a change of heart. The 24-year-old wideout went undrafted out of West Florida this past offseason after recording 54 receptions for 1,081 yards and 13 touchdowns during his final collegiate season.
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John Jiles: Gets new opportunity
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Jiles signed with the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday.
Jiles joined the Giants as an UDFA out of West Florida in May but was ultimately cut from the team in August. He'll now get another NFL opportunity in New England, where he'll work to earn his way to the 53-man roster.
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John Jiles: Let go by Giants
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The Giants waived Jiles on Sunday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Jiles caught one pass on five targets for 21 yards in the Giants' preseason finale against the Jets on Saturday. Should he go unclaimed off waivers, Jiles will look to sign with a team in need of wide receiver depth.
