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Here is a look at the transactions made thus far by the New England Patriots; this post will be continuously updated as more moves are made throughout the year. For those wishing to take a trip down memory lane, …

Patriots release RB Ball following assault allegations.

Patriots sign free agent DT Ishmaa’ily Kitchen, featured in funny comedy sketch.

Following another Sunday that saw two more New England Patriots added to the injured reserve list this week, the team was once again busy on the waiver wire.

Patriots sign running back Montee Ball and rookie receiver DeAndre Carter.

New England Patriots workout two rookie wide receivers, waive running back Trey Williams.

As first reported by NESN’s Doug Kyed, the New England Patriots released cornerback Rashaan Melvin and tight end Joseph Fauria.

Patriots acquire receiver Demaris Johnson, running back Trey Williams, place Trey Flowers on IR and add Austin Hill to Practice Squad.

Patriots sign Tight End Fauria to Practice Squad.

New England Patriots make multiple roster moves on Wednesday.

Patriots invite Finnegan for workout, sign fullback Isoefa

New Orleans’ trade of Hicks is not all that surprising when you consider his diminishing role in the defense as the Saints turned to rookies Tyeler Davison and Bobby Richardson in recent weeks. Hicks’ snap count dwindled from 68 percent in Week 1 to 44 percent in Week 2 to 43 percent last week in Carolina. The talented but inconsistent Hicks clearly had fallen out of favor with the team’s staff and brain trust. Still, his precipitous fall from grace is startling when you consider just 13 months ago he was considered a lynchpin along the Saints’ defensive front. The Saints have been in the market for a third tight end throughout the offseason. They have carried only two on the roster this season and desperately need to improve their in-line blocking at the position.

On Tuesday afternoon the New England Patriots announced they released running back Tavaris Cadet in a effort to clear roster space following the trade acquisition of linebacker Johnathan Bostic on Monday.

According to a source given to Patriots beat reporter Doug Kyed, the Patriots invited six players into Foxboro for workouts on Tuesday afternoon.

Patriots trade sixth round pick to Bears for Linebacker John Bostic