FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced that they have re-signed rookie QB Brian Lewerke. Lewerke was originally signed by the Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 5 and released on July 26.
Lewerke, 23, was a three-year starter at Michigan State and finished ranked first in school history in total offense with 9,548 yards (8,293 passing and 1,255 rushing). The 6-foot-3, 216-pounder also finished his career ranked third in school history in starts (38) and wins (22).