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September 5 News
Sept 5, 2024:
The Patriots will be working with a first-time head coach, Jerod Mayo, an offensive coordinator who hasn’t been a full-time play caller since 2009, Alex Van Pelt, a first year Offensive Line coach, Scott Peters, and a quarterbacks coach with just one year of experience in the role, TC McCartney...
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Look for Cincy to prioritize stopping the run, stacking the box, using run blitzes to stop the run, and daring Jacoby Brissett to beat them
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Sept 5, 2020:
Final Patriots roster cuts tend to be interesting each season here in New England and Saturday's certainly didn't disappoint.
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As the team cut down to their final 53-man roster, there were some eyebrow-raising decisions, most notably their current situation at kicker. The club cut both of their place kickers on Saturday, with both 5th-round pick Justin Rohrwasser and Nick Folk each jettisoned from the roster.
Should Rohrwasser clear waivers, he could be added to the practice squad. From there, it would be hard not to believe that despite being in limbo as the team continues putting their roster together, Folk may be the player who we’ll see during the early portion of the season. His return will likely coincide with an eventual roster move to open up a spot for him.
Meanwhile, this year’s group of receivers won’t wow anyone on paper but it’s interesting that Damiere Byrd’s solid play ultimately earned him an opportunity. This is now a young group behind Julian Edelman, who is now the elder statesman at 34-years old. But after that, it’s Byrd (27), followed by second-year receivers Jakobi Meyers (23), N’Keal Harry (22) and Gunner Olszewski (23) who round out the five receivers in this year’s receiving corps.
Another area to watch is going to be the linebacker group, who will likely be a work in progress this season. With the departure of Jamie Collins and Kyle Van Noy via free agency, as well as Dont’a Hightower opting out for 2020, it’s a good opportunity for some new players who will find themselves with plenty of reps this season to establish themselves.
This year’s group includes Ja’Whaun Bentley, Shilique Calhoun, Anfernee Jennings, Brandon Copeland and Josh Uche. Bentley is certainly an interesting player given the promise he’s shown in the past and he’s clearly earned the respect of his teammates after recently having earned his way up to starting 2020 as one of eight team captains for the Patriots this season.
The secondary is a terrific group, with experienced players Stephon Gilmore and Jason McCourty anchoring this unit, while J.C. Jackson, Jonathan Jones and Justin Bethel round out this bunch. Jackson will be a player to keep an eye on as he improved a lot over the course of last season and many believe this could be a big year for him.
That covers 16 players, here are the remaining 37 names as we rundown the other positions:
Quarterbacks (3): Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.
Running backs (4): Sony Michel, James White, Rex Burkhead and Damien Harris.
Fullback (1): Jakob Johnson
Offensive line (10): Joe Thuney, Isaiah Wynn, Shaq Mason, David Andrews, Korey Cunningham, Mike Onwenu, Yodney Cajuste, Hjalte Froholdt, Justin Herron and Jermaine Eluemunor.
Tight Ends (3): Dalton Keene, Devin Asiasi, Ryan Izzo
Defensive Line (8): Adam Butler, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise, Beau Allen, Derek Rivers, Chase Winovich, John Simon and Byron Cowart.
Safety (5): Devin McCourty, Terrence Brooks, Kyle Dugger, Adrian Phillips, Joejuan Williams and Cody Davis.
Special Teams (3): Joe Cardona, Matthew Slater, Jake Bailey
The Patriots waived Justin Rohrwasser, whose controversial tattoos put a spotlight on the rookie kicker following this year's draft.
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The Patriots also released veteran running back Lamar Miller on Saturday as part of moves to reduce the roster to 53 players.
Sept 5, 2017:
The former Westbrook High and UMaine star is replaced by offensive lineman Willie Beavers.
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Sept 5, 2016:
The Patriots made some additions to their roster on Monday, announcing eight players who were added to the practice squad following this weekend's roster cuts.
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Rounding out the roster on the practice squad are receivers Devin Street and Devin Lucien, offensive linemen Chris Barker and Clay DeBord, linebacker Rufus Johnson, defensive linemen Geneo Grissom and Woodrow Hamilton and running back Bishop Sankey.
Meanwhile New England lost any chance they had at bringing back a few players after three who were waived on Saturday ended up being claimed by other teams. Kamu Grugier-Hill was claimed by Philadelphia, while Chicago grabbed promising defensive back Cre’Von LeBlanc and Darryl Roberts landed with the division rival New York Jets.
The former Titans running back could push for a spot on the roster or challenge LeGarrette Blount.
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Just as the Patriots made their final roster cuts to trim the roster down to the maximum 53 players, the team added another team's castaway at a position of relative need. Former Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey signed with the Patriots practice squad on Sunday.
Sankey, a former second-round pick out of Washington in 2014, has failed to live up to the hype of being the first running back taken off the board in his draft year. He's managed just 12 starts in two seasons with the Titans, averaging 3.8 yards on 199 career carries.
Should he push for a spot on the Patriots roster, Sankey could back up LeGarrette Blount for early-down duties in the Patriots backfield. The Patriots cut running backs Tyler Gaffney and Joey Iosefa as part of their final cutdowns.
Sept 5, 2015:
Veteran wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots on Aug. 25, was released by the team Saturday in what Bill Belichick called a mutual decision.
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Veteran wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots on Aug. 25, was released by the team Saturday.
Coach Bill Belichick called it a mutual decision.
Wayne asked for his release from the team and the Patriots granted it. He would be willing to sign with another team but only in the right situation, a source said.
Wayne's one-year contract with the Patriots had a maximum value of $2.8 million and included a $450,000 signing bonus. The 36-year-old said he picked the Patriots over other options for one primary reason: "I just want to win, point-blank."
Wayne also seemed upbeat after Thursday's preseason finale.
"I'm still trying to find my swag, but I'm starting to catch on," he said.
Asked whether he felt like he would be up to speed on Sept. 10 for the season opener, Wayne said, "I don't have a choice. It's going to be here regardless if I'm ready or not."
Wayne played the first 14 seasons of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, who decided not to re-sign him in 2015. The six-time Pro Bowler has 14,345 career receiving yards with 82 touchdowns as a primary target of Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck.
The Patriots are also likely to be without wide receiver Brandon LaFell for the first part of the season.
LaFell has been placed on the physically unable to perform list, a source told ESPN's Field Yates. LaFell will be eligible to play in Week 7.
Running back Jonas Gray joined Wayne as one of 11 players the Patriots released Saturday.
The Patriots released 11 players on Saturday, notably Reggie Wayne and Jonas Gray, to trim the roster to 53 players.
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Gray’s eventful 2014 campaign with the team included a historic four-touchdown game and being inactive for Super Bowl XLIX. He appeared in eight games for the Patriots last season.
The other veteran players cut by the Patriots on Saturday were tight end Asante Cleveland, linebacker Darius Fleming, cornerback Robert McClain, defensive lineman Zach Moore and wide receiver Jalen Saunders. Cornerback Daxton Swanson, defensive back Justin Coleman, linebacker Xzavier ****son and safety Brandon King were also released.
Sept 5, 2013:
By Michael Whitmer, Globe Staff The Patriots have released offensive lineman Braxston Cave and tight end Matthew Mulligan. Cave had been claimed off waivers Sunday after being released by Cleveland. He was a third-team All-American at Notre Dame. Mulligan, a Bangor, Maine, native who played at...
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The Patriots have released offensive lineman Braxston Cave and tight end Matthew Mulligan. Cave had been claimed off waivers Sunday after being released by Cleveland. He was a third-team All-American at Notre Dame.
Mulligan, a Bangor, Maine, native who played at the University of Maine and has spent four years in the NFL (three with the Jets, last season with St. Louis), was signed as a free agent Tuesday. He has 20 starts among his 50 NFL appearances, catching 14 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Patriots announced the release of tight end Matthew Mulligan and rookie center Braxston Cave today.The moves bring the team's roster to 51 players.
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Mulligan had been signed to the 53-man roster on Tuesday, so this was a quick stay for him. He was considered a strong blocker who could help until Rob Gronkowski returns. The Patriots now have Gronkowski, Michael Hoomanawanui and Zach Sudfeld at tight end.
Cave, the former Notre Dame product, had been claimed on waivers from the Browns on Sunday. He could be a candidate to return to the team's practice squad if another team doesn't claim him and he has interest in staying in New England.
Also, the Patriots officially signed offensive tackle Jordan Devey to the practice squad after his original contract with the team was not approved.
Sept 5, 2012:
Shiancoe can return in eight weeks.
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The New England Patriots placed tight end Visanthe Shaincoe on injured reserve with the designation that he can return this season.
Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, previously of the St. Louis Rams, was signed to the open roster spot.
Hoomanawanui, a 2010 fifth-round pick, played under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in St. Louis last season and caught eight passes for 83 yards.
CSNNE.com first reported the Shiancoe move and also noted that tight end Kellen Winslow, who recently worked out for the Patriots, failed his physical.
In practice squad moves Wednesday, the Patriots signed wide receiver Kerry Taylor and offensive lineman Jeremiah Warren, and released fullback Eric Kettani and wide receiver Sam Kirkland.
Sept 5, 2011:
From Patriots press release: FOXBOROUGH, Mass.The New England Patriots announced today the signing of eight players to the practice squad. Signed today were: LB Markell Carter, RB Eric Kettani, OL Matt Kopa, DE Aaron Lavarias, OL Nick McDonald, WR Kerry Taylor, S Ross Ventrone and OL Thomas...
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The New England Patriots announced today the signing of eight players to the practice squad. Signed today were: LB Markell Carter, RB Eric Kettani, OL Matt Kopa, DE Aaron Lavarias, OL Nick McDonald, WR Kerry Taylor, S Ross Ventrone and OL Thomas Welch.
Sept 5, 2010:
McKenzie was a third-round draft choice in 2009.
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After surviving the plethora of cuts made the day before, second-year linebacker Tyrone McKenzie was released on Sunday.
The move comes as surprise considering that McKenzie was drafted in the third-round and was coming off a torn ACL that cost him the 2009 season.
He stayed with the team last year following surgery to take part in meetings so he would be ready to step in and perform this season, but was slow to pick up the defense and had somewhat of a disappointing camp.
By the end of preseason, Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes, Gary Guyton and rookie free agent Dane Fletcher all had moved ahead of him on the depth chart.
McKenzie entered New England with high expectations after recording 116 tackles and seven interceptions as a junior at the University of South Florida in 2008.
In other news, the Patriots claimed offensive tackle Steve Maneri from Houston off of waivers. Maneri is a rookie who played tight end most of his career at Temple.
