Skattebo is joining a backfield that's returning both Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary. Tracy broke out as a fifth-round rookie last year, leading the team with 839 rushing yards and five scores on 192 carries, while Singletary picked up 437 yards and four touchdowns on his 113 totes.

Brady said he texted Sanders after the former Colorado quarterback slid from a potential first-round pick to the No. 144th selection.