FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots announced the signing of two free agents who participated in NFL Europe in 2003, defensive lineman Brad Harris and offensive lineman Corey Mitchell. Both players carry NFL Europe roster exemptions. Subsequently, the team also released former Pennsylvania wide receiver Rob Milanese.
Harris, 23, registered 23 total tackles and 1.5 sacks this past season for the Rhein Fire. The 6-foot-3-inch, 290-pound defensive tackle started all 25 games on the defensive line at Pittsburg State (KS) after transferring from Itawamba Community College. Harris was named a first-team All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association selection after leading the league with seven sacks in 2001.
Mitchell, 24, started at right guard for the Frankfurt Galaxy this past spring. The 6-foot-4-inch, 315-pound offensive lineman was a two-year starter at left tackle at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and was a member of the 1998 I-AA National Championship team.
Milanese, 23, originally signed as a non-drafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2003.
