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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.

48 Kyle Bissinger LB

  Height: 6-3   Weight: 255
  Year: R   Yrs/Pat: 1
  Acquired: FA-07
  School: Alabama-Birmingham
  Born: Aug 20, 1983

Personal Kyle Bissinger was born the son of Harry and Jamie Bissinger on August 20, 1983 ... Attended North Cobb High School where he was a standout quarterback ... Passed for 1,765 yards and rushed for 971 yards as a senior ... A two-year starter at QB, he accounted for 30 touchdowns ... Also was team's punter and recorded 40.0 yards per punt average ... Led team to state playoffs in 2001 ... Was tabbed honorable mention all-state and first-team All-Cobb County ... Also participated in baseball and track ... Was a communication studies major at UAB.
Career Transactions Kyle Bissinger was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2007.
College Played quarterback, linebacker and defensive end at UAB. 2006 (Senior): Played in 12 games as senior ... Had 14 tackles with two sacks and three tackles for loss ... Also had two forced fumbles. 2005 (Junior): Played in eight games as backup at defensive end ... Recorded season-high three tackles in win over Jacksonville State ... Had a blocked punt in victory at Troy. 2004 (Sophomore): Missed most of the season due to injury ... Played in three contests. 2003 (Freshman): Made move to defense from quarterback during previous spring and made significant contribution in initial season in new role ... Played in 11 games during the season, initially at linebacker and later at defensive end ... Finished season with 34 tackles, including 21 solo hits ... Recovered one fumble ... Also had a pair of quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups. 2002: Was redshirted and did not see any action.

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