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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.

43 Justise Hairston RB

  Height: 6-1   Weight: 210
  Year: R   Yrs/Pat: 1
  Acquired: D6c-07(208th overall)
  School: Central Connecticut
  Born: Jun 27, 1983

College

Spent his senior season at Central Connecticut after transferring from Rutgers...Led the team with 277 rushes for 1,877 yards (6.7 avg.) and 20 touchdowns... Averaged 168 yards per game as a senior...His 1,877 yards set a Northeast Conference single-season rushing record...Set an NCAA record with 197 rushing yards in the first quarter vs. St. Francis (PA)...Named to America Football Coaches Association I-AA Coaches' All-America Team...Named finalist for I-AA Walter Payton Award...Named Third Team AP All-American...Named Co-Male Athlete of the Year by Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance...Named ECAC Division I-AA All-Stars...Lettered for three seasons at Rutgers University...Rushed for 696 yards and nine touchdowns...Had a stellar freshman campaign, rushing for 550 yards and eight scores.

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