Stephen

Spach

The third stringer and blocking specialist will have to go through the NFL’s testing protocol before gaining clearance for a return.

Spach, a blocking specialist, lasts just one week on the roster. The Lions are giving Maurice Stovall a chance instead.

Spach is a blocking specialist and will play behind Marcedes Lewis and Zach Potter if active on game days. He was with the Rams in 2011. Taylor was with the Packers this summer.

Spach was also with the Vikings in training camp, but didn’t make the cut. The H-back type played for Pat Hill at Fresno State, a good friend of Bill Belichick. Spach’s handy connection could get him a Super Bowl ring.

Kyle Brady (foot) is doubtful and didn’t practice all week, so if Watson can’t go on Saturday night, Stephen Spach will get most of the tight end snaps. Watson appears to be a game-time decision against the Giants. The Patriots only practiced once this week, and Watson had limited participation.

Brady did not practice and with Ben Watson a limited participant, newly signed TE Stephen Spach could see significant snaps this week.

Spach will battle Leonard Pope and Anthony Becht for snaps this August. The Cards boast arguably the least productive tight end situation in the NFC.