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Pats re-sign Gutierrez to practice squad

Foxboro, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots have re-signed quarterback Matt Gutierrez to the practice squad, giving the team three quarterbacks in the absence of the injured Tom Brady.

With Brady out for the season because of a knee injury, Matt Cassel has assumed the starter's role with rookie Kevin O'Connell as the primary backup and, currently, the only other quarterback on the active roster.

Gutierrez was among the club's last cuts on August 30, losing the battle with Cassel and O'Connell in the preseason to be Brady's backup. He originally signed as a rookie free agent out of Idaho State in May 2007 and spent last year as the third-string quarterback, playing five games and completing one pass for 15 yards.

The Patriots also signed punter Tom Malone to the practice squad and released defensive back Mark Dillard from the practice squad.

Source: Associated Press