Nate Ebner:

Matthew Slater wears Nate Ebners jersey to show support during Olympics.

Nate Ebner secures spot on U.S. Olympic Rugby team, granted training camp exemption.

McCourty is the quarterback of the secondary, a co-captain of the team and the glue that holds everything together on the backend.

Best Patriots July 4th social media postings.

Patriots safety Nate Ebner to take leave of absence in effort to make US Olympic Rugby team.

The basically farcical Legal Tampering Window begins on March 7 will continue until free agency begins on March 9 at 4 p.m. The NFL sent out a memo in 2013 when they first allowed this window of honeymooning free agents spelling out the parameters of what is and isn’t allowed during these negotiations.

The 6’0, 200-pound Ohio State product is as tough as they come, being a former member of the US National Rugby Team. While a Buckeye, his prowess on kickoffs is stuff of legend as he was compared to “a heat seeking missile.”

Wilson has made his mark as a reserve, playing mostly dime linebacker in the ‘Big Nickle’ sub-packages or on Special Teams.

In the Pats big nickel, they bring in an extra safety (Duron Harmon) to play an extra defensive back to go along with Chung and Devin McCourty.

Best of Social Media from Week 13 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles

The Patriots defense is still very much a work in progress after three games. But with a nice blend of youth and experience, the unit will improve each week

The Patriots released 11 players plus placed WR Brandon LaFell on PUP which brings them to their initial 53-man roster. Expect plenty of changes to come

The Patriots released 10 players on Friday with LB James Morris being the only true surprise. The team also signed CB Justin Coleman who was waived by Minn.

The Patriots had another come-from-behind win in their third preseason game as Stephen Gostkowski boomed a 53-yard field goal with six minutes to go.

With two preseason games in the books there is again some movement in the 53-man Patriots roster. With two games to go, there is still time for change.