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The move was made in order to clear roster space for offensive guard Justin Smiley, who was officially acquired from the Dolphins on Tuesday. Patrick spent most of his time in Jacksonville on the practice squad.

Adrian Peterson’s successor at Oklahoma spent the 2008 season on the practice squad. He’ll try to catch on elsewhere as a special teamer.

Recently released by the Browns, Patrick won’t make the Giants unless another running back gets injured.

The man who took over for Adrian Peterson at Oklahoma never had much of a chance. He’s a practice squad candidate if he clears waivers.

Ware is expected to miss several weeks after dislocating his elbow against the Redskins. Patrick would provide insurance for Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw while also playing special teams.

A New York Post report stated Monday that Patrick would go on the Giants’ active roster following Danny Ware’s multi-week elbow injury, but waiver claim Gartrell Johnson has much more upside than the slow-footed Patrick.

Patrick is deep insurance at running back and a solid special teamer.

Patrick was Adrian Peterson’s successor at Oklahoma. He has limited skills and is unlikely to prove an upgrade over Jerome Harrison or Jason Wright.

Patrick was Adrian Peterson’s successor at Oklahoma. No part of his game stands out, but Patrick is an experienced special teamer. It could give him an edge when the coaching staff has to choose which back to keep as third string between him, P.J. Daniels, and Cory Ross.

Barring injury or pickups after final cuts, it looks like rookie Allen Patrick will be Baltimore’s third tailback to open the year. This will be Daniels’ third straight lost season. Burgess was going to play special teams.