The Detroit Lions have claimed quarterback Garrett Gilbert off waivers, according to longtime football writer Howard Balzer.

Gilbert was waived by the New England Patriots after they signed quarterback Matt Flynn on Thursday.

A sixth-round pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2014, Gilbert spent last season on the Rams practice squad. He will likely compete for reps as the fourth quarterback in Lions training camp.

In a corresponding move the Lions released quarterback Anthony Boone.