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Wednesday, October 11, 2000

Patriots’ Klemm
returns to practice

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Star-Bulletin news services

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Offensive tackle Adrian Klemm, the first pick by New England in this year's draft, began practicing today after spending the season's first six games on the physically unable to perform list.

The Patriots have three weeks to decide whether to activate him or declare him sidelined for the season.

New England, which had no first-round choice this year, took Klemm from Hawaii in the second round with the 46th pick overall. Klemm, who suffered a knee injury in training camp, was expected to begin working out at left tackle, the position played by 14-year veteran Bruce Armstrong.

The Patriots also announced a change in their practice squad: signing safety Andre Dixon and releasing tight end Chris Fontenot.