the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on October 1, 2015 after being unclaimed on waivers. He was waived by the Vikings on November 13. New England Patriots The New England Patriots signed Vereen to their practice squad on November 18, 2015. On January 26, 2016, Vereen signed a futures contract with the New England Patriots. The Patriots released Vereen. Kansas City Chiefs On August 17, 2016, Vereen was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Chiefs. The next day, he was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad. He was released from the practice squad two days later. Personal life His father, Henry Vereen, was a ninth round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1979 NFL Draft, and played wide receiver in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions in the early 1980s. Vereen is a first cousin once removed of stage actor and dancer Ben Vereen. His brother, Shane Vereen, was a second-round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft. References External links Chicago Bears bio Minnesota Golden Gophers bio 1992 births Living people Sportspeople from Santa Clarita, California Players of American football from California American football safeties American football cornerbacks Minnesota Golden Gophers football players Chicago Bears players Minnesota Vikings players New England Patriots players Kansas City Chiefs players People from Valencia, Santa Clarita, California