A former member of the Philadelphia Eagles is joining the New England Patriots ahead of the Super Bowl as a depth option. Eagles on SI's John McMullen reported on Wednesday that Johnson is joining the Patriots' practice squad. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images"Former Eagles edge rusher/LB Patrick Johnson signed with the Patriots’ practice squad," McMullen wrote. "The New England Patriots announced that LB Patrick Johnson and WR Trent Sherfield Sr. have been signed to the practice squad," the Patriots announced. More NFL: Eagles Super Bowl Starter Could Stay in Philadelphia