Cousins begins his first season with the Patriots with four years of Major League service to his name. He spent parts of 2010-12 in the majors with the Miami Marlins before appearing in seven games with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2013.
Over his four years in the big leagues, Cousins played in 135 games, hitting two home runs with nine RBI.
The former third-round draft pick by the Marlins has eight seasons of minor league experience, including a 2010 season where he hit .285 with 14 home runs and 12 stolen bases for Triple-A New Orleans.
The Reno, Nevada native has hit .275 with 63 home runs, 299 RBI, 94 stolen bases in 579 games in the minors.