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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.

65 Wesley Britt T

  Height: 6-8   Weight: 320
  Year: 2   Yrs/Pat: 2
  Acquired: FA-05
  School: Alabama
  Born: Nov 21, 1981 Cullman AL

Personal Wesley Britt was born November 21, 1981 in Cullman, Ala. ... He was a SuperPrep All-American as a senior at Cullman High School ... All State and Class 5A Lineman of Year in state ... Also played defensive line ... Won discus title as a junior with throw of 142 feet and six inches ... He is from an athletic family, with both his brothers, Taylor and Justin, also playing football for Alabama, his sister Melissa playing volleyball at South Alabama and his sister Lindsey playing softball at Alabama -Birmingham ... Wesley graduated from Alabama with a degree in marketing.
Career Transactions Wesley Britt was signed to the Patriots active roster on January 30, 2006 ... Originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft ... Released by the Chargers (9/4/05) ... Signed to the Patriots practice squad (9/5/05).
2006 Season 2006 (10/1/2/4): Recorded his first career NFL start in the Patriots' 38-13 win over Cincinnati (10/01/06). Buffalo (9/10): Played in a reserve role on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 19-17 victory over the Bills. at N.Y. Jets (9/17): Saw action on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 24-17 win over the N.Y. Jets. Denver (9/24): Saw action as a reserve at left tackle for two series in the first half. at Cincinnati (10/1): Made his first career NFL start at right tackle in the Patriots' commanding 38-13 victory over the Bengals ... Member of an offensive front that opened holes for Patriots' ball carriers to gain 238 rushing yards on 41 carries, marking New England's highest team rushing total in 13 seasons ... Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack for the second consecutive game. vs. Miami (10/8): Saw action on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 20-10 win over the Dolphins. at Buffalo (10/22): Played on special teams protection units in the Patriots' 28-6 road victory over the Bills. at Minnesota (10/30): Saw limited action as a reserve on the offensive front in the Patriots' commanding 31-7 road win against the Vikings. Indianapolis (11/5): Dressed but did not play. vs. N.Y. Jets (11/12): Inactive. at Green Bay (11/19): Inactive. vs. Chicago (11/26): Inactive. vs. Detroit (12/3): Dressed but did not see action in the Patriots' 28-21 comeback victory over the Lions. at Miami (12/10): Saw action as an extra tackle on short-yardage situations. vs. Houston (12/17): Saw action in a reserve role at left tackle in the fourth quarter of Patriots' commanding 40-7 victory over the Texans. at Jacksonville (12/24): Served as a reserve tackle on short-yardage situations in the Patriots' 24-21 division-clinching win over the Jaguars. at Tennessee (12/31): Inactive. 2006 Postseason (0/0/0/3): vs. N.Y. Jets (1/7): Inactive. at San Diego (1/14): Inactive. at Indianapolis (1/21): Inactive.
College Started all 46 of his games at Alabama ... Named thirdteam All-American by Associated Press and second team by Rivals.com as a senior in 2004 ... First team All- Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press and league's coaches in 2004 ... Named to 2004 SEC good Works Team ... Missed the final four games of his junior season with a broken leg ... Started every game in 2001, 2002 and 2004 ... Redshirted in 2000.

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