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Patriots sign 2024 All-America Second Team running back after visit
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The Patriots made a change to their running back depth on Tuesday when they signed Shane Watts and released Deneric Prince .
The news comes a day after Watts visited New England . He was one of the top running backs in Division II football at Fort Hays State.
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During his 2024 collegiate season, Watts rushed for 1,303 yards with 13 touchdowns, and 449 receiving yards with four touchdowns.
In July, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football league announced they signed Watts .
Prince, who wasn't present during Monday's practice, was signed by the Patriots on Aug. 10 after promising running back Lan Larison broke his foot in New England 's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders .
The 25-year-old signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a rookie free agent in 2023. He appeared in two games, but spent the majority of the season on the Chiefs practice squad. Prince signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 after being released by Kansas City and spent the year on the practice squad.
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He played for the Memphis Showboards of the United Football League this past spring.
The Patriots have become thin at the running back position. Rhamondre Stevenson hasn't returned to practice since Friday's game against Washington. It's unclear if the veteran running back is injured.
Larison was placed on injured reserve due to his broken foot, while Terrell Jennings left Monday's practice early.
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