Anderson has signed with the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson, who was let go by the Texans last Friday, joins the Patriots as the team's season opener against his former team approaches. Aside from potentially offering insight into some of Houston's tendencies on offense, the 25-year-old will bolster the Patriots' tight end depth behind Rob Gronkowski. Anderson, who logged 25 catches for 342 yards and a TD in 15 games last year, could suit up for New England as soon as Sunday, especially if the hamstring injury that limited Jacob Hollister on Wednesday is of any concern.