FOXBORO -- The Patriots have re-signed cornerback Rashaan Melvin to the practice squad, replacing corner Chris Greenwood on the team's 10-man unit.
Melvin was released from the 53-man roster earlier in the week in order to make room for newly-acquired corner Leonard Johnson.
Primarily a special-teams contributor during his time on the Patriots active roster this season, Melvin successfully recovered a Stephen Gostkowski onside kick in last week's loss to Philadelphia. He played 45 defensive snaps for New England, most of those coming in a Week 10 win over the Giants when he subbed in for No. 3 corner Justin Coleman, who was dealing with a hand injury.