Report: Pats to host TE Shiancoe – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Everyone is enjoying making jokes about how many tight ends the Patriots have on their roster, but when you look at their health at the position it’s easy to see why they’re not done yet.

The team has six tight ends (including defensive end Alex Silvestro, who donned the offensive colors this offseason) on the active roster, but given the health of Gronkowski, Fells, and Jake Ballard (who was claimed via waivers but is recovering from a major knee injury), the Patriots may be looking to add veteran depth with training camp just eight days away.