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Former Tennessee offensive lineman Kyler Kerbyson (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

With training camp opening up next week, the New England Patriots are one step closer to filling out their roster.

On Friday, the Houston Chronicle's Aaron Wilson reported that the Patriots had signed offensive tackle Kyler Kerbyson, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Tennessee. After releasing two players on Thursday and signing Kerbyson Friday, the Patriots now have 88 players out of the maximum of 90 on their roster.

It's likely that the Patriots come out with a couple more deals to fill out those spots in the coming days as players begin to report on Wednesday, July 27.

In the meantime, Kerbyson -- a 6-foot-4, 305-pound lineman -- will be one of many long shots fighting for a spot on the Patriots roster. Kerbyson played 13 games at left tackle during his senior season for the Volunteers, but was projected as an NFL guard by most draft outlets.