FOXBORO -- The Patriots have signed Michael Hoomanawanui, as confirmed by his agent Rick Smith.
Congrats to @hooman86 Michael Hoomanawanui for signing onto to the @patriots 53 Man Roster Rick Smith (@RickSmith1956) September 5, 2012
Yes, another Josh McDaniels guy.Hoomanawanui had seven catches for 83 yards in eight games for the Rams last season. He was limited because of a torn ACL in November.
Injured tight end Visanthe Shiancoe will now likely be moved to the injured reserve's 'Designated to Return' spot.
Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston had the first report.
New England looked over yet another TE this week in veteran Kellen Winslow. Winslow was cut by the Seahawks September 1 and got a physical for the Patriots on Wednesday, according to a source. His odds of passing that physical, however, did not look good.
Hoomanawanui won the battle.