| PFW Blog: McKenzie sent packing Another moderately stunning move by BB & Co. today, as former third-round draft choice Tyrone McKenzie has been released. The Patriots needed a roster spot after claiming rookie O-lineman Steve Maneri (6-6, 290) off waivers from the Houston Texans. Maneri signed with the Texans this past May as an undrafted free agent out of Temple University. New England also confirmed its trades for LB Tracy White and S Jarrad Page. Patriots make two trades; Claim rookie OL Maneri;Release LB McKenzie The New England Patriots acquired S Jarrad Page in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs for undisclosed draft considerations and LB Tracy White in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles for undisclosed draft considerations. Pats make final cuts Derrick Burgess was among the Patriots final cuts as the team also made two minor trades to get down to the 53-man roster limit. PFW Blog: Analysis of final cuts, trades More stunners - some milder than others - from Bill Belichick and his staff of coaches and scouts. And another blow to the already suffering Patriots defense, as final cuts were announced late today. Patriots Release 20 Players; McGowan to IR The New England Patriots released 20 players today and placed S Brandon McGowan on injured reserve with a chest injury. |