The New England Patriots have announced that they have re-signed Leon Washington and Josh Kline to their roster ahead of their season opener.

The duo were part of Bill Belichick's side's roster cut down last week but the club have taken the decision to sign them once again after just seven days without them.

As a result of their addition to the team, the Patriots have cut defensive lineman AJ Francis from their roster, which now stands at 53 players.

New England open their regular season campaign at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.