updated on September 5, 2020 | 1:21 PM
The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players is Saturday at 4 p.m. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, teams were only allowed to carry 80 players (instead of the typical 90) throughout training camp, which means there will be fewer cuts than in previous years.
Players who are released have a better chance of making the practice squad this year, as teams are permitted to carry 16 players (instead of the usual 10).
Here are the Patriots’ latest moves:
This post will be updated.
Saturday, Sept. 5
- Running back Lamar Miller has been released, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Miller signed with the Patriots in early August but missed several practices because he started training camp on the physically unable to perform list. With the new practice squad rules, Miller would be eligible for the practice squad, despite his years of NFL experience.
- Quarterback Brian Lewerke has been released, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. An undrafted free agent out of Michigan State, Lewerke was a longshot to make the roster with three quarterbacks already in the room.
- Wide receiver Jeff Thomas has been released, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. An undrafted free agent out of Miami, Thomas is known for his speed and raw talent. During his three-year college career, Thomas was suspended multiple times for undisclosed rule violations. If he clears waivers, he could be an ideal option for the practice squad.
- Wide receiver Devin Ross has been released, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Ross spent last season on New England’s practice squad and is a strong candidate to return if he goes unclaimed.
- Wide receiver Andre Baccellia has been released, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. An undrafted free agent out of Washington, Baccellia did not have much time in Foxborough, having been signed on Aug. 29.
- Fullback Paul Quessenberry has been released, according to multiple reports. Quessenberry had been out of football for five years, serving in the Marines during that time, before attempting to make a push to play in the NFL.
- Center Tyler Gauthier has been released, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Gauthier, who went undrafted in 2019, has yet to play in an NFL game. He spent part of last season on New England’s practice squad.
- Tight end Paul Butler has been released, according to multiple reports. The Patriots signed the 27-year-old Butler on Aug. 17. After going undrafted in 2018, Butler has yet to play in an NFL game. The bulk of his professional career has been spent on the Oakland Raiders’ practice squad.
- Linebacker Terez Hall has been released, according to Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports. Hall, 23, spent last season on New England’s practice squad.
- Defensive lineman Nick Thurman has been released, according to Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald. Thurman spent last season on New England’s practice squad.
- Defensive tackle Bill Murray has been released, according to Evan Lazar of CLNS Media. Murray signed with the Patriots in April after going undrafted out of William & Mary. As a senior last season, Murray blocked four kicks. He has 10 blocks in his college career.
- Offensive linemen Ben Braden has been released, according to multiple reports. Braden, 26, spent the last three seasons with the New York Jets.
Thursday, Sept. 3
The Patriots released wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, defensive lineman Michael Barnett, and cornerback Michael Jackson.
Sanu joined the Patriots last fall in a trade with the Falcons for a second-round pick. He had 10 catches for 81 yards against the Ravens in his second game but injured his ankle returning a punt in Philadelphia a week later. He finished the season with 26 catches for 207 yards.
“I have a lot of respect for Mo, but ultimately things just didn’t work out,” coach Bill Belichick said Friday. “I think he tried very hard, I think we tried hard. I don’t think it was anybody’s fault or anything like that. It was just one of those situations that just didn’t work out as well as everyone hoped it would have when the transaction was made.”
Barnett, a rookie out of Georgia, signed with the Patriots on Aug. 24. Jackson was acquired in a trade with the Lions; the Patriots sent an undisclosed 2022 pick to Detroit for the 2019 fifth-round pick out of Miami.
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